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Carnallite
Carnallite

Cordierite
Cordierite



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Carnallite and Cordierite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Greasy
Greasy, Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
X = pale yellow

Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

1.467-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.0270-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Carnallite and Cordierite Optic Character

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

Carnallite and Cordierite Transparency

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