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Achroite and Sheen Obsidian Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
0.02
Rank: 22 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.614-1.666
1.450-1.550
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.014-0.040
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Achroite and Sheen Obsidian Optic Character

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

Achroite and Sheen Obsidian Transparency

Similar to their colors, Achroite and Sheen Obsidian 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, Achroite is Translucent and Transparent while Achroite is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.

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