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Bertrandite and Kunzite Optical Properties


Kunzite and Bertrandite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
Vitreous  

Pleochroism
none.  
Strong trichroism: colorless pink violetHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.02  
99+

Transparency
TransparentAnthony et al  
Transparent  

Refractive Index
1.583-1.614  
1.657-1.681  

Optic Character
-  
-  

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

Birefringence
-9999  
0.014-0.016  

Clarity
TransparentAnthony et al  
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda  

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Bertrandite and Kunzite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Bertrandite and Kunzite 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 TransparentAnthony et al while Bertrandite is TransparentAnthony et al in appearance.

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