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Danburite and Enstatite Optical Properties


Enstatite and Danburite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Greasy  
Vitreous, Pearly  

Pleochroism
Weak: pale yellow yellow  
Pale green to pale orange  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.01  
99+

Transparency
-  
Transparent, Translucent  

Refractive Index
1.627-1.639  
1.650-1.680  

Optic Character
Biaxial/+  
-  

Crystal System
Orthorhombic  
Orthorhombic  

Birefringence
0.006  
0.009-0.011  

Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda  
Transparent  

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Danburite and Enstatite Optic Character

Danburite and Enstatite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Danburite 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 Danburite 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. Danburite has Biaxial/+ character.

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Danburite and Enstatite Transparency

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

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