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Enstatite and Cordierite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Greasy, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange
X = pale yellow
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.650-1.680
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1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.009-0.011
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1.9 Clarity
Transparent
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Enstatite and Cordierite Optic Character

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

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