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Xonotlite
Xonotlite

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Xonotlite and Cordierite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Silky
Greasy, Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
X = pale yellow

Dispersion

0.030.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

1.581-1.593-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.010-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Xonotlite and Cordierite Optic Character

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

Xonotlite and Cordierite Transparency

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