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Enstatite and Bixbite Optical Properties


Bixbite and Enstatite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
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Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange   
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Dispersion
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
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Refractive Index
1.650-1.680   
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Hexagonal   

Birefringence
0.009-0.011   
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Clarity
Transparent   
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Enstatite and Bixbite Optic Character

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

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Enstatite and Bixbite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Enstatite and Bixbite 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.

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