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Enstatite and Weloganite Optical Properties


Weloganite and Enstatite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly  
Vitreous  

Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange  
-  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.03  
99+

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent  
-  

Refractive Index
1.650-1.680  
1.558  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Orthorhombic  
Triclinic  

Birefringence
0.009-0.011  
0.082  

Clarity
Transparent  
-  

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Enstatite and Weloganite Optic Character

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

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Enstatite and Weloganite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Enstatite and Weloganite 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.

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