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Ludlamite and Bertrandite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
none.

Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
TransparentAnthony et al

Refractive Index

1.653-1.6931.583-1.614
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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

Birefringence

0.038-0.044-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TransparentAnthony et al

Ludlamite and Bertrandite Optic Character

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

Ludlamite and Bertrandite Transparency

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