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Enstatite
Enstatite

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Enstatite and Hawks Eye Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism

Pale green to pale orange
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Dispersion

0.010.05
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.650-1.680-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Trigonal

Birefringence

0.009-0.011-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Enstatite and Hawks Eye Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Enstatite and Hawks Eye 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.