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Marialite and Enstatite Optical Properties


Enstatite and Marialite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly, Resinous  
Vitreous, Pearly  

Pleochroism
-  
Pale green to pale orange  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.01  
99+

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent  
Transparent, Translucent  

Refractive Index
1.540-1.550  
1.650-1.680  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
tetragonal  
Orthorhombic  

Birefringence
0.004-0.008  
0.009-0.011  

Clarity
Transparent  
Transparent  

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Marialite and Enstatite Optic Character

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

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Marialite and Enstatite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Marialite 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, Marialite is Transparent and Translucent while Marialite is Transparent and Translucent in appearance.

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