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Enstatite
Enstatite

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Enstatite and Diopside Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Pale green to pale orange
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Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent . Star Diopside is opaque .

Refractive Index

1.650-1.6801.664-1.730
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.009-0.0110.024-0.030
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Enstatite and Diopside Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Enstatite and Diopside 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.