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Enstatite and Sugilite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.650-1.6801.607-1.612
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.009-0.0110.003
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Translucent

Enstatite and Sugilite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Enstatite and Sugilite 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.