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Enstatite and Chambersite Optical Properties


Chambersite and Enstatite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly  
Vitreous  

Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange  
-  

Dispersion
0.01  
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0.01  
99+

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent  
-  

Refractive Index
1.650-1.680  
1.735-1.745  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Orthorhombic  
Orthorhombic  

Birefringence
0.009-0.011  
0.012  

Clarity
Transparent  
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Enstatite and Chambersite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Enstatite and Chambersite 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.

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