Home
×

Papagoite
Papagoite

Cordierite
Cordierite



ADD
Compare
X
Papagoite
X
Cordierite

Papagoite and Cordierite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Greasy, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Trichroic
X = pale yellow
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.607-1.672
Not Available
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.065
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Not Available

Papagoite and Cordierite Optic Character

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

Papagoite and Cordierite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Papagoite 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, Papagoite is Transparent while Papagoite is Transparent in appearance.