Esperite and Obsidian Optical Properties

Esperite

Obsidian

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

colorless.

AbsentWalter Schumann

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.01

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

OpaqueAnthony et al, Opaque, Transparent

Transparent, Translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.760-1.7741.450-1.550

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

Amorphous

1.8 Birefringence

0.012Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

OpaqueAnthony et al

Transparent

Esperite and Obsidian Optic Character

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

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Esperite and Obsidian Transparency

Similar to their colors, Esperite and 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, Esperite is Opaque, OpaqueAnthony et al and Transparent while Esperite is Opaque, OpaqueAnthony et al and Transparent in appearance.