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Cordierite and Apophyllite KF Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
X = pale yellow
Not Available
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
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1.5 Refractive Index
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1.530-1.536
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
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1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
tetragonal
1.8 Birefringence
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1.9 Clarity
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Cordierite and Apophyllite KF Optic Character

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

Cordierite and Apophyllite KF Transparency

Similar to their colors, Cordierite and Apophyllite KF 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, Cordierite is Not Available while Cordierite is Not Available in appearance.