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Moss Opal
Moss Opal

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Moss Opal and Obsidian Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.01
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.37-1.521.450-1.550
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Amorphous
1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Transparent

Moss Opal and Obsidian Optic Character

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

Moss Opal and Obsidian Transparency

Similar to their colors, Moss Opal 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, Moss Opal is Translucent while Moss Opal is Translucent in appearance.