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Bertrandite and Prase Optical Properties

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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
 
-
-
0.01
Transparent, Translucent
1.544-1.553
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0.009
Transparent

Bertrandite and Prase Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Bertrandite and Prase 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.