Enstatite and Jelly Opal Optical Properties

Enstatite

Jelly Opal

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

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1.2 Pleochroism

Pale green to pale orange

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1.3 Dispersion

NANone

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent

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1.5 Refractive Index

1.650-1.6801.37-1.52

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

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1.8 Birefringence

0.009-0.011Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

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Enstatite and Jelly Opal Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Enstatite and Jelly Opal 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.