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Enstatite
Enstatite

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Shattuckite



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Enstatite and Shattuckite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Pearly
Pale green to pale orange
0.01
Transparent, Translucent
1.650-1.680
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Orthorhombic
0.009-0.011
Transparent
 
Silky
X = very pale blue; Y = pale blue; Z = deep blue
0.02
Translucent
1.752-1.815
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Orthorhombic
0.063
Translucent

Enstatite and Shattuckite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Enstatite and Shattuckite 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 while Enstatite is in appearance.