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Enstatite
Enstatite

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Enstatite and Caledonite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Pale green to pale orange
Weak

Dispersion

0.010.05
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.650-1.6801.818-1.909
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.009-0.0110.091
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Enstatite and Caledonite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Enstatite and Caledonite 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.