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Enstatite and Morion Optical Properties


Morion and Enstatite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly  
-  

Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange  
Definite: brown reddish-brownWalter Schumann  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.01  
99+

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent  
Transparent, Translucent  

Refractive Index
1.650-1.680  
1.544-1.553  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Orthorhombic  
-  

Birefringence
0.009-0.011  
0.009  

Clarity
Transparent  
Transparent  

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Enstatite and Morion Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Enstatite and Morion 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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