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Bertrandite and dendritic agate Optical Properties


dendritic agate and Bertrandite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
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Pleochroism
none.   
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Dispersion
Not Available   
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Transparency
TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Refractive Index
1.583-1.614   
Not Available   

Optic Character
Not Available   
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: Ccm21   
Not Available   

Birefringence
Not Available   
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Clarity
TransparentAnthony et al   
TranslucentWalter Schumann   

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Bertrandite and dendritic agate Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Bertrandite and dendritic agate 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.

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