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Kurnakovite and Bertrandite Optical Properties


Bertrandite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
Vitreous  

Pleochroism
-  
none.  

Dispersion
-  
0.01  
99+

Transparency
-  
TransparentAnthony et al  

Refractive Index
1.488-1.525  
1.583-1.614  

Optic Character
-  
-  

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

Birefringence
0.027-0.034  
-9999  

Clarity
-  
TransparentAnthony et al  

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Kurnakovite and Bertrandite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Kurnakovite 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, Kurnakovite is while Kurnakovite is in appearance.

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