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Cordierite
Cordierite

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Scolecite



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Cordierite and Scolecite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Vitreous, Silky, Fibrous
1.2 Pleochroism
X = pale yellow
X: colourless Y: colourless Z: colourless
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.512-1.523
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.011
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Cordierite and Scolecite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Cordierite and Scolecite 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.