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Trinitite
Trinitite

Cordierite Iolite
Cordierite Iolite



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Trinitite and Cordierite Iolite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous

Pleochroism

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Strong trichroism: colorless to yellowish

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent

Refractive Index

-99991.542-1.578
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Biaxial/+

Crystal System

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-

Birefringence

-99990.008-0.012
0 0.296
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Clarity

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Transparent

Trinitite and Cordierite Iolite Optic Character

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

Trinitite and Cordierite Iolite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Trinitite 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, Trinitite is while Trinitite is in appearance.