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Cordierite
Cordierite

Brookite
Brookite



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Cordierite and Brookite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Greasy, Vitreous
Adamantine

Pleochroism

X = pale yellow
Very weak

Dispersion

0.010.20
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

-99992.583-2.741
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-99990.117
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Cordierite and Brookite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Cordierite and Brookite 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 while Cordierite is in appearance.