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Cordierite
Cordierite

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Wulfenite



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Cordierite and Wulfenite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Adamantine, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
X = pale yellow
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available2.280-2.405
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
tetragonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.122
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Cordierite and Wulfenite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Cordierite and Wulfenite 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.