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Enstatite and Diopside Optical Properties


Diopside and Enstatite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange   
Not Available   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.02   
22

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Transparent, Translucent, Not Available, Transparent . Star Diopside is opaque .   

Refractive Index
1.650-1.680   
1.664-1.730   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.009-0.011   
0.024-0.030   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

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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.

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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 Translucent and Transparent while Enstatite is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.

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