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Cordierite Iolite
Cordierite Iolite

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Cordierite Iolite and Violane Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
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Pleochroism

Strong trichroism: colorless to yellowish
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Dispersion

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.542-1.5781.668-1.703
1 3.25
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Optic Character

Biaxial/+
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Crystal System

-
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Birefringence

0.008-0.0120.024-0.030
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Translucent

Cordierite Iolite and Violane Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Cordierite Iolite and Violane 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.