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Enstatite
Enstatite

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Enstatite and Rubellite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism

Pale green to pale orange
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.650-1.6801.614-1.666
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
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Birefringence

0.009-0.0110.014-0.040
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Enstatite and Rubellite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Enstatite and Rubellite 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.