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Cordierite Iolite and Druzy Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Strong trichroism: colorless to yellowish
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
0.02
Rank: 22 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
1.542-1.578
Not Available
1.6 Optic Character
Biaxial/+
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Isometric
1.8 Birefringence
0.008-0.012
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Opaque

Cordierite Iolite and Druzy Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Cordierite Iolite and Druzy 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.