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Ulexite
Ulexite

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Ulexite and Cordierite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Greasy, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
X = pale yellow
1.3 Dispersion
NoneNA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.491-1.520Not Available
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.029Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Not Available

Ulexite and Cordierite Optic Character

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

Ulexite and Cordierite Transparency

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