Williamsite and Cordierite Optical Properties

Williamsite

Cordierite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy

Greasy, Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

X = pale yellow

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)

Not Available

1.5 Refractive Index

1.530-1.575Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

Orthorhombic

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Not Available

Williamsite and Cordierite Optic Character

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

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Williamsite and Cordierite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Williamsite 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, Williamsite is Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) and TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli while Williamsite is Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) and TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli in appearance.