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Enstatite and Druzy Optical Properties


Druzy and Enstatite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly  
-  

Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange  
-  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.01  
99+

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent  
Opaque  

Refractive Index
1.650-1.680  
-9999  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Orthorhombic  
Isometric  

Birefringence
0.009-0.011  
-9999  

Clarity
Transparent  
Opaque  

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Enstatite and Druzy Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Enstatite and Druzy 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.

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