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Cordierite
Cordierite

Druzy
Druzy



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Cordierite and Druzy Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
X = pale yellow
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
Not AvailableNot Available
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Isometric
1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Opaque

Cordierite and Druzy Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Cordierite and Druzy 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.