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Enstatite
Enstatite

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Enstatite and Variscite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Waxy

Pleochroism

Pale green to pale orange
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Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.

Refractive Index

1.650-1.6801.560-1.594
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.009-0.0110.031
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Translucent

Enstatite and Variscite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Enstatite and Variscite 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.