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Scorzalite and Enstatite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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Colorless blueAnthony et al
0.02
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1.639-1.680
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-
0.041
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
 
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

Scorzalite and Enstatite Optic Character

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

Scorzalite and Enstatite Transparency

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