Bertrandite and Glaucophane Optical Properties

Bertrandite

Glaucophane

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

Vitreous, Pearly

1.2 Pleochroism

none.

Strong

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Not Available

1.5 Refractive Index

1.583-1.6141.606-1.637

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

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

monoclinic

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentAnthony et al

Not Available

Bertrandite and Glaucophane Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Bertrandite and Glaucophane 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.