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Bertrandite and Titanite 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
 
Subadamantine, Resinous
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
0.05
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1.885-1.990
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monoclinic
0.105-0.135
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Bertrandite and Titanite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Bertrandite and Titanite 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.