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Cordierite Iolite
Cordierite Iolite

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Cordierite Iolite and Pyromorphite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Resinous, Subadamantine

Pleochroism

Strong trichroism: colorless to yellowish
Weak

Dispersion

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.542-1.5782.042-2.059
1 3.25
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Optic Character

Biaxial/+
-

Crystal System

-
Hexagonal

Birefringence

0.008-0.0120.010
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Cordierite Iolite and Pyromorphite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Cordierite Iolite and Pyromorphite 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.