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Enstatite and Omphacite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Pale green to pale orange
Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
TranslucentAnthony et al

Refractive Index

1.650-1.6801.662-1.723
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
-

Birefringence

0.009-0.011-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al

Enstatite and Omphacite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Enstatite and Omphacite 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.