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Akoya pearl and Bertrandite Optical Properties


Bertrandite and Akoya pearl Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous   

Pleochroism
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none.   

Dispersion
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Transparency
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TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Refractive Index
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1.583-1.614   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: Ccm21   

Birefringence
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Clarity
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TransparentAnthony et al   

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Akoya pearl and Bertrandite Optic Character

Akoya pearl and Bertrandite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Akoya pearl and Bertrandite Physical Properties like crystallographic symmetry, pleochroism,etc. in the crystal. Some of the optical properties are refractive index, luster, optic character, pleochroism etc. Prominent among these is Akoya pearl and Bertrandite optic character. You might have noticed your gemologist rotating the gemstone while testing it. Rotating a gemstone along its optic axis helps in determining its optic character.

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Akoya pearl and Bertrandite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Akoya pearl and Bertrandite transparency can also be used as criteria for their primary identification. Although transparency cannot be the only criteria for gemstone identification, it can efficiently used in gemstone grading. Talking about their transparency, Akoya pearl is Not Available while Akoya pearl is Not Available in appearance.

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