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Stolzite and Enstatite Optical Properties


Enstatite and Stolzite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Resinous, Subadamantine  
Vitreous, Pearly  

Pleochroism
-  
Pale green to pale orange  

Dispersion
0.03  
99+
0.01  
99+

Transparency
-  
Transparent, Translucent  

Refractive Index
2.180-2.190  
1.650-1.680  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
tetragonal  
Orthorhombic  

Birefringence
0.090  
0.009-0.011  

Clarity
-  
Transparent  

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Stolzite and Enstatite Optic Character

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

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

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