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Bertrandite and Larvikite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Pearly

Pleochroism

none.
-

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

TransparentAnthony et al
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.583-1.614-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentAnthony et al
Transparent

Bertrandite and Larvikite Optic Character

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

Bertrandite and Larvikite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Bertrandite and Larvikite 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.