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Colemanite

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Colemanite and Enstatite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
-
0.02
Transparent
1.584-1.615
-
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/a
0.028-0.030
Transparent
 
Vitreous, Pearly
Pale green to pale orange
0.01
Transparent, Translucent
1.650-1.680
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Orthorhombic
0.009-0.011
Transparent

Colemanite and Enstatite Optic Character

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

Colemanite and Enstatite Transparency

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