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Polyhalite
Polyhalite

Cordierite
Cordierite



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Polyhalite and Cordierite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Resinous
Greasy, Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
X = pale yellow

Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

1.546-1.548-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Triclinic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.021-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Polyhalite and Cordierite Optic Character

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

Polyhalite and Cordierite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Polyhalite 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, Polyhalite is while Polyhalite is in appearance.