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Alunite and Bertrandite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
none.
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.572
1.583-1.614
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: Ccm21
1.8 Birefringence
0.020
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
TransparentAnthony et al

Alunite and Bertrandite Optic Character

Alunite and Bertrandite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Alunite 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 Alunite 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.

Alunite and Bertrandite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Alunite 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, Alunite is Not Available while Alunite is Not Available in appearance.

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