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Cordierite Iolite
Cordierite Iolite

Calcite Satin Spar
Calcite Satin Spar



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Cordierite Iolite and Calcite Satin Spar Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Strong trichroism: colorless to yellowish
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
0.02NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.542-1.5781.486-1.658
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Biaxial/+
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.008-0.0120.172
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Cordierite Iolite and Calcite Satin Spar Optic Character

Cordierite Iolite and Calcite Satin Spar optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Cordierite Iolite and Calcite Satin Spar 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 Iolite and Calcite Satin Spar 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 Iolite has Biaxial/+ character.

Cordierite Iolite and Calcite Satin Spar Transparency

Similar to their colors, Cordierite Iolite and Calcite Satin Spar 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 Iolite is Transparent while Cordierite Iolite is Transparent in appearance.