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Enstatite and Andradite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Adamantine, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.06
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.650-1.6801.88-1.94
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
cubic
1.8 Birefringence
0.009-0.0110.057
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Enstatite and Andradite Optic Character

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

Enstatite and Andradite Transparency

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