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Druzy and Bertrandite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

-
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
none.

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Opaque
TransparentAnthony et al

Refractive Index

-99991.583-1.614
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Opaque
TransparentAnthony et al

Druzy and Bertrandite Optic Character

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

Druzy and Bertrandite Transparency

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