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Enstatite and Brucite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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
 
Vitreous, Pearly
-
0.03
TransparentMichael O’Donoghue
1.56-1.60
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Trigonal
0.010-0.020
TransparentMichael O’Donoghue

Enstatite and Brucite Optic Character

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

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