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Enstatite and Zincite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
Subadamantine, Resinous

Pleochroism

Pale green to pale orange
Very weak

Dispersion

0.010.16
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling

Refractive Index

1.650-1.6802.013-2.029
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Hexagonal

Birefringence

0.009-0.0110.016
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling

Enstatite and Zincite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Enstatite and Zincite 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.