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Sphene and Bertrandite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
none.

Dispersion

0.050.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
TransparentAnthony et al

Refractive Index

1.84-2.111.583-1.614
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
TransparentAnthony et al

Sphene and Bertrandite Optic Character

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

Sphene and Bertrandite Transparency

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