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Chrome Diopside
Chrome Diopside

Cordierite
Cordierite



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Chrome Diopside and Cordierite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
Common trichroism: light green
0.02
-
1.668-1.703
-
monoclinic
0.024-0.030
-
 
Greasy, Vitreous
X = pale yellow
0.01
-
-9999
-
Orthorhombic
-9999
-

Chrome Diopside and Cordierite Optic Character

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

Chrome Diopside and Cordierite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Chrome Diopside 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, Chrome Diopside is while Chrome Diopside is in appearance.