×

Enstatite
Enstatite

Jadeite
Jadeite



ADD
Compare
X
Enstatite
X
Jadeite

Enstatite and Jadeite Optical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.650-1.6801.652-1.688
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.009-0.0110.013-0.020
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Translucent

Enstatite and Jadeite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Enstatite and Jadeite 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.