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Rossmanite
Rossmanite

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Rossmanite and Cordierite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Greasy, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
X = pale yellow
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
TransparentWebmineral.com, Mineralogy Database (2012)
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.624-1.645Not Available
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.021Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TransparentWebmineral.com
Not Available

Rossmanite and Cordierite Optic Character

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

Rossmanite and Cordierite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Rossmanite 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, Rossmanite is Mineralogy Database (2012) and TransparentWebmineral.com while Rossmanite is Mineralogy Database (2012) and TransparentWebmineral.com in appearance.