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Natrolite
Natrolite

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Natrolite and Cordierite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Silky, Pearly
Greasy, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
X = pale yellow
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.478-1.493Not Available
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.012-0.013Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Not Available

Natrolite and Cordierite Optic Character

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

Natrolite and Cordierite Transparency

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