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Chromite

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Chromite and Enstatite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

none.
Pale green to pale orange

Dispersion

0.040.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

2.08-2.161.650-1.680
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Isometric
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-99990.009-0.011
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Chromite and Enstatite Optic Character

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

Chromite and Enstatite Transparency

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