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Cordierite
Cordierite

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Pyrargyrite



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Cordierite and Pyrargyrite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Adamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
X = pale yellow
Distinct
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available2.881-3.084
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.203
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Translucent

Cordierite and Pyrargyrite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Cordierite and Pyrargyrite 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.