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Hauyne
Hauyne

Cordierite
Cordierite



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Hauyne and Cordierite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Greasy
Greasy, Vitreous

Pleochroism

None
X = pale yellow

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

1.50-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Isometric
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Hauyne and Cordierite Optic Character

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

Hauyne and Cordierite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Hauyne and Cordierite 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, Hauyne is while Hauyne is in appearance.