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Mohawkite and Obsidian Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
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AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.01
Rank: 29 (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
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1.450-1.550
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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Amorphous
1.8 Birefringence
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1.9 Clarity
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Transparent

Mohawkite and Obsidian Optic Character

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

Mohawkite and Obsidian Transparency

Similar to their colors, Mohawkite 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, Mohawkite is Not Available while Mohawkite is Not Available in appearance.