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Bertrandite and Wavellite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly

Pleochroism

none.
Weak

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

TransparentAnthony et al
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Refractive Index

1.583-1.6141.518-1.561
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

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

Birefringence

-99990.025
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentAnthony et al
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Bertrandite and Wavellite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Bertrandite and Wavellite 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.