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Pyromorphite
Pyromorphite

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Cordierite



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Pyromorphite and Cordierite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Resinous, Subadamantine
Greasy, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
X = pale yellow
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
2.042-2.059Not Available
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.010Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Not Available

Pyromorphite and Cordierite Optic Character

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

Pyromorphite and Cordierite Transparency

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