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Seraphinite
Seraphinite

Cordierite
Cordierite



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Seraphinite and Cordierite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pearly, Greasy
Greasy, Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
X = pale yellow

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
-

Refractive Index

1.571-1.597-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

Biaxial/+
-

Crystal System

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Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Seraphinite and Cordierite Optic Character

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

Seraphinite and Cordierite Transparency

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