Azure malachite and Bertrandite Optical Properties

Azure malachite

Bertrandite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

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Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

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none.

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

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TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available1.583-1.614

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

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Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: Ccm21

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

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TransparentAnthony et al

Azure malachite and Bertrandite Optic Character

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

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