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Enstatite and Hayne Optical Properties


Hayne and Enstatite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly  
-  

Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange  
-  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
-  

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent  
Transparent, Translucent  

Refractive Index
1.650-1.680  
1.490-1.510  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Orthorhombic  
-  

Birefringence
0.009-0.011  
-9999  

Clarity
Transparent  
-  

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Enstatite and Hayne Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Enstatite and Hayne 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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