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Moroxite and Enstatite Optical Properties


Enstatite and Moroxite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
-  
Vitreous, Pearly  

Pleochroism
-  
Pale green to pale orange  

Dispersion
0.04  
0.01  
99+

Transparency
-  
Transparent, Translucent  

Refractive Index
1.628-1.651  
1.650-1.680  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
-  
Orthorhombic  

Birefringence
0.002-0.008  
0.009-0.011  

Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda  
Transparent  

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Moroxite and Enstatite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Moroxite 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, Moroxite is while Moroxite is in appearance.

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