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Mellite and Bertrandite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Weak: yellowish brown yellowAnthony et al
none.

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

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TransparentAnthony et al

Refractive Index

1.509-1.5411.583-1.614
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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

Birefringence

0.030-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TransparentAnthony et al

Mellite and Bertrandite Optic Character

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

Mellite and Bertrandite Transparency

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