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Cordierite
Cordierite

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Cordierite and Copper Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Greasy, Vitreous
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Pleochroism

X = pale yellow
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Dispersion

0.010.00
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
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Refractive Index

-9999-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: F m3m

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
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Cordierite and Copper Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Cordierite and Copper 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.