Enstatite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties

Enstatite

Rhodochrosite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Pale green to pale orange

Weak

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.02

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent

Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque

1.5 Refractive Index

1.650-1.6801.60

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

Trigonal

1.8 Birefringence

0.009-0.0110.208-0.220

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Transparent to nearly opaque

Enstatite and Rhodochrosite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Enstatite and Rhodochrosite 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.