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Cordierite
Cordierite

Moroxite
Moroxite



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Cordierite and Moroxite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Greasy, Vitreous
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Pleochroism

X = pale yellow
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Dispersion

0.010.04
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
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Refractive Index

-99991.628-1.651
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Orthorhombic
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Birefringence

-99990.002-0.008
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Cordierite and Moroxite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Cordierite and Moroxite 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.