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Geodes and Bertrandite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
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none.
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
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TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
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1.583-1.614
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: Ccm21
1.8 Birefringence
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1.9 Clarity
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TransparentAnthony et al

Geodes and Bertrandite Optic Character

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

Geodes and Bertrandite Transparency

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