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Mottramite and Cordierite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Greasy
Greasy, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Visible X=Y= canary yellow to greenish yellow
X = pale yellow
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
2.170
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1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.150
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1.9 Clarity
Not Available
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Mottramite and Cordierite Optic Character

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

Mottramite and Cordierite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Mottramite 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, Mottramite is Not Available while Mottramite is Not Available in appearance.