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Hibschite and Cordierite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Greasy, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
X = pale yellow
1.3 Dispersion
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Semitransparent
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1.5 Refractive Index
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1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: I a3d
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
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1.9 Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
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Hibschite and Cordierite Optic Character

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

Hibschite and Cordierite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Hibschite 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, Hibschite is Semitransparent while Hibschite is Semitransparent in appearance.