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Bronzite

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Bronzite and Enstatite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Pale green to pale orange
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.6681.650-1.680
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0140.009-0.011
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Bronzite and Enstatite Optic Character

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

Bronzite and Enstatite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Bronzite 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, Bronzite is Translucent and Transparent while Bronzite is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.