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Cordierite

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Cordierite and Boleite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
X = pale yellow
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.07
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available2.05
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Isometric
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.010
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Cordierite and Boleite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Cordierite and Boleite 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.