Starlite and Bertrandite Optical Properties

Starlite

Bertrandite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

none.

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.5 Refractive Index

1.790-2.0151.583-1.614

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

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

1.8 Birefringence

0.005-0.055Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

TransparentAnthony et al

Starlite and Bertrandite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Starlite 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, Starlite is Transparent while Starlite is Transparent in appearance.