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Dumortierite quartz and Bertrandite Optical Properties


Bertrandite and Dumortierite quartz Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous   

Pleochroism
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none.   

Dispersion
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Not Available   

Transparency
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TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Refractive Index
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1.583-1.614   

Optic Character
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Not Available   

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

Birefringence
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Clarity
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TransparentAnthony et al   

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Dumortierite quartz and Bertrandite Optic Character

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

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Dumortierite quartz and Bertrandite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Dumortierite quartz 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, Dumortierite quartz is Not Available while Dumortierite quartz is Not Available in appearance.

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