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Cordierite
Cordierite

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Legrandite



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Cordierite and Legrandite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
X = pale yellow
Colorless
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Gems
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.702-1.740
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.060
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Gems

Cordierite and Legrandite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Cordierite and Legrandite 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.