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Ametrine and Bertrandite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
none.
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
0.01
Rank: 27 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.544-1.553
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
0.009
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
TransparentAnthony et al

Ametrine and Bertrandite Optic Character

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

Ametrine and Bertrandite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Ametrine 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, Ametrine is Transparent while Ametrine is Transparent in appearance.