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Enstatite
Enstatite

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Enstatite and Topazolite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Subadamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.06
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
2.5 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
2.6 Refractive Index
1.650-1.6801.855-1.895
Agate Opal
1 3.25
2.10 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
2.11 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Not Available
2.12 Birefringence
0.009-0.011Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
3.4 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Enstatite and Topazolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Enstatite and Topazolite 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.