Rosasite and Cordierite Iolite Optical Properties

Rosasite

Cordierite Iolite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Silky, Vitreous

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Strong: X = pale emerald green or colourless; Y = dark emerald green or pale blue; Z = dark emerald green or pale blue

Strong trichroism: colorless to yellowish

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.02

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

Transparent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.672-1.6881.542-1.578

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

Biaxial/+

1.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

0.139-0.1430.008-0.012

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

Transparent

Rosasite and Cordierite Iolite Optic Character

Rosasite and Cordierite Iolite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Rosasite and Cordierite Iolite 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 Rosasite and Cordierite Iolite 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. Cordierite Iolite has Biaxial/+ character.

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Rosasite and Cordierite Iolite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Rosasite and Cordierite Iolite 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, Rosasite is Not Available while Rosasite is Not Available in appearance.