Agalmatolite and Enstatite Optical Properties

Agalmatolite

Enstatite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

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Vitreous, Pearly

1.2 Pleochroism

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Pale green to pale orange

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

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Transparent, Translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available1.650-1.680

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

Orthorhombic

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.009-0.011

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

Transparent

Agalmatolite and Enstatite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Agalmatolite and Enstatite 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, Agalmatolite is Not Available while Agalmatolite is Not Available in appearance.