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Enstatite
Enstatite

Clinochlore
Clinochlore



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Enstatite and Clinochlore Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
Pearly, Greasy

Pleochroism

Pale green to pale orange
Distinct: light yellow-green to light bluE

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.650-1.6801.571-1.597
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
Biaxial/+

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/m

Birefringence

0.009-0.011-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Enstatite and Clinochlore Optic Character

Enstatite and Clinochlore optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Enstatite and Clinochlore 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 Clinochlore 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. Clinochlore has Biaxial/+ character.

Enstatite and Clinochlore Transparency

Similar to their colors, Enstatite and Clinochlore 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.