Enstatite and Rock Crystal Optical Properties

Enstatite

Rock Crystal

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Pale green to pale orange

AbsentWalter Schumann

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.01

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent

TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.5 Refractive Index

1.650-1.6801.544-1.553

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

0.009-0.0110.009

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

TransparentWalter Schumann

Enstatite and Rock Crystal Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Enstatite and Rock Crystal 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.