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Pearl and Bertrandite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pearly
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
none.

Dispersion

0.030.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent, Opaque
TransparentAnthony et al

Refractive Index

1.52-1.661.583-1.614
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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

Birefringence

0.156-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
TransparentAnthony et al

Pearl and Bertrandite Optic Character

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

Pearl and Bertrandite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Pearl 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, Pearl is Translucent and Opaque while Pearl is Translucent and Opaque in appearance.