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Ceylonite and Cordierite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Greasy, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Absent
X = pale yellow
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.770-1.780
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1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Isometric
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available
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1.9 Clarity
Transparent
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Ceylonite and Cordierite Optic Character

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

Ceylonite and Cordierite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Ceylonite 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, Ceylonite is Translucent and Transparent while Ceylonite is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.