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Rosasite and Cordierite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Silky, Vitreous
Greasy, 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
X = pale yellow
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.672-1.688
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1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
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1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.139-0.143
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1.9 Clarity
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Rosasite and Cordierite Optic Character

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

Rosasite and Cordierite Transparency

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