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Enstatite
Enstatite

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Erythrite



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Enstatite and Erythrite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
Subadamantine, Pearly

Pleochroism

Pale green to pale orange
Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red

Dispersion

0.010.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.650-1.6801.626-1.629
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Orthorhombic
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.009-0.011-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Enstatite and Erythrite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Enstatite and Erythrite 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.