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Cordierite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties


Chrysocolla and Cordierite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Greasy, Vitreous   
Vitreous, Greasy   

Pleochroism
X = pale yellow   
AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
Not Available   
None   

Transparency
Not Available   
Opaque   

Refractive Index
Not Available   
1.460-1.570   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.023-0.050   

Clarity
Not Available   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

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Cordierite and Chrysocolla Optic Character

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

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Cordierite and Chrysocolla Transparency

Similar to their colors, Cordierite and Chrysocolla 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.

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