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Enstatite
Enstatite

Orbicular jasper
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Enstatite and Orbicular jasper Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism

Pale green to pale orange
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Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.650-1.680-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

Orthorhombic
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Birefringence

0.009-0.011-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Enstatite and Orbicular jasper Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Enstatite and Orbicular jasper 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.