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Hexagonite and Sheen Obsidian Optical Properties


Sheen Obsidian and Hexagonite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
bluish–red   
Not Available   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.599-1.637   
1.450-1.550   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Not Available   

Birefringence
0.019-0.028   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

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Hexagonite and Sheen Obsidian Optic Character

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

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Hexagonite and Sheen Obsidian Transparency

Similar to their colors, Hexagonite 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, Hexagonite is Transparent while Hexagonite is Transparent in appearance.

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