Bertrandite and Axinite Optical Properties

Bertrandite

Axinite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

none.

Strong

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.02

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

1.5 Refractive Index

1.583-1.6141.656-1.704

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

Biaxial/+

1.7 Crystal System

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

Triclinic

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.009-0.012

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentAnthony et al

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Bertrandite and Axinite Optic Character

Bertrandite and Axinite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Bertrandite and Axinite 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 Bertrandite and Axinite 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. Axinite has Biaxial/+ character.

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Bertrandite and Axinite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Bertrandite and Axinite 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, Bertrandite is Handbook of mineralogy (2001) and TransparentAnthony et al while Bertrandite is Handbook of mineralogy (2001) and TransparentAnthony et al in appearance.