Schultenite and Cordierite Iolite Optical Properties

Schultenite

Cordierite Iolite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Adamantine

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

Strong trichroism: colorless to yellowish

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.02

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Transparent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.890-1.9761.542-1.578

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

Biaxial/+

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.008-0.012

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentAnthony et al

Transparent

Schultenite and Cordierite Iolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Schultenite 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, Schultenite is Handbook of mineralogy (2001) and TransparentAnthony et al while Schultenite is Handbook of mineralogy (2001) and TransparentAnthony et al in appearance.