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Enstatite

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Enstatite and Clinozoisite Optical Properties

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
-
Orthorhombic
0.009-0.011
Transparent
 
Vitreous
StrongArthur Thomas
0.02
Transparent
1.670-1.734
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monoclinic
0.006-0.011
Transparent

Enstatite and Clinozoisite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Enstatite and Clinozoisite 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 while Enstatite is in appearance.