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Bertrandite and Morion Optical Properties


Morion and Bertrandite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
-  

Pleochroism
none.  
Definite: brown reddish-brownWalter Schumann  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.01  
99+

Transparency
TransparentAnthony et al  
Transparent, Translucent  

Refractive Index
1.583-1.614  
1.544-1.553  

Optic Character
-  
-  

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

Birefringence
-9999  
0.009  

Clarity
TransparentAnthony et al  
Transparent  

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Bertrandite and Morion Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Bertrandite and Morion 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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