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Clinochlore and Cordierite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Pearly, Greasy
Greasy, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Distinct: light yellow-green to light bluE
X = pale yellow
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.571-1.597
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1.6 Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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1.7 Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/m
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
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1.9 Clarity
Transparent
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Clinochlore and Cordierite Optic Character

Clinochlore and Cordierite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Clinochlore 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 Clinochlore 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. Clinochlore has Biaxial/+ character.

Clinochlore and Cordierite Transparency

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