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Cordierite Iolite
Cordierite Iolite

Fire Agate
Fire Agate



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Cordierite Iolite and Fire Agate Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
Strong trichroism: colorless to yellowish
0.02
Transparent
1.542-1.578
Biaxial/+
-
0.008-0.012
Transparent
 
Waxy, Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
-
0.01
Translucent
1.530-1.543
-
Trigonal
0.003-0.009
Translucent

Cordierite Iolite and Fire Agate Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Cordierite Iolite and Fire Agate 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 while Cordierite Iolite is in appearance.