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Moss Agate and Bertrandite Optical Properties


Bertrandite and Moss Agate Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
-  
Vitreous  

Pleochroism
-  
none.  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.01  
99+

Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann  
TransparentAnthony et al  

Refractive Index
1.530-1.540  
1.583-1.614  

Optic Character
-  
-  

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

Birefringence
0.004  
-9999  

Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann  
TransparentAnthony et al  

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Moss Agate and Bertrandite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Moss Agate 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, Moss Agate is TranslucentWalter Schumann while Moss Agate is TranslucentWalter Schumann in appearance.

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