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Mohawkite and Enstatite Optical Properties


Enstatite and Mohawkite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
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Pale green to pale orange   

Dispersion
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
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1.650-1.680   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
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0.009-0.011   

Clarity
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Transparent   

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Mohawkite and Enstatite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Mohawkite 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, Mohawkite is Not Available while Mohawkite is Not Available in appearance.

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