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Bertrandite

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Bertrandite and Mottramite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
none.
0.01
TransparentAnthony et al
1.583-1.614
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Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: Ccm21
-9999
TransparentAnthony et al
 
Greasy
Visible X=Y= canary yellow to greenish yellow
0.04
-
2.170
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Orthorhombic
0.150
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Bertrandite and Mottramite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Bertrandite and Mottramite 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 while Bertrandite is in appearance.