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Caledonite
Caledonite

Cordierite
Cordierite



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Caledonite and Cordierite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Greasy, Vitreous

Pleochroism

Weak
X = pale yellow

Dispersion

0.050.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.818-1.909-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.091-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Caledonite and Cordierite Optic Character

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

Caledonite and Cordierite Transparency

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