×

Bertrandite
Bertrandite

Scorzalite
Scorzalite



ADD
Compare
X
Bertrandite
X
Scorzalite

Bertrandite and Scorzalite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
none.
Colorless blueAnthony et al
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.583-1.6141.639-1.680
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: Ccm21
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.041
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TransparentAnthony et al
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Bertrandite and Scorzalite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Bertrandite and Scorzalite 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 Handbook of mineralogy (2001) and TransparentAnthony et al while Bertrandite is Handbook of mineralogy (2001) and TransparentAnthony et al in appearance.