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Thomsonite and Bertrandite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
none.

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
TransparentAnthony et al

Refractive Index

1.510-1.5501.583-1.614
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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

Birefringence

0.015-0.020-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
TransparentAnthony et al

Thomsonite and Bertrandite Optic Character

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

Thomsonite and Bertrandite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Thomsonite 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, Thomsonite is Translucent while Thomsonite is Translucent in appearance.