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Moldavite and Cordierite Optical Properties


Cordierite and Moldavite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Greasy, Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Absent   
X = pale yellow   

Dispersion
None   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Not Available   

Refractive Index
1.48-1.54   
Not Available   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Amorphous   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
Not Available   

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Moldavite and Cordierite Optic Character

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

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Moldavite and Cordierite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Moldavite 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, Moldavite is Translucent and Transparent while Moldavite is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.

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