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Humite and Enstatite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
pale golden yellow or deep golden yellow
0.03
Transparent
1.607-1.675
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Orthorhombic
-9999
Transparent
 
Vitreous, Pearly
Pale green to pale orange
0.01
Transparent, Translucent
1.650-1.680
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Orthorhombic
0.009-0.011
Transparent

Humite and Enstatite Optic Character

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

Humite and Enstatite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Humite and Enstatite 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, Humite is while Humite is in appearance.