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Bikolite
Bikolite

Cordierite
Cordierite



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Bikolite and Cordierite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Greasy, Vitreous

Pleochroism

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X = pale yellow

Dispersion

-0.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

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-

Refractive Index

1.490-1.520-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Bikolite and Cordierite Optic Character

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

Bikolite and Cordierite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Bikolite and Cordierite 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, Bikolite is while Bikolite is in appearance.