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Obsidian and Aqua Aura Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
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Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.450-1.550-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

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Trigonal

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Obsidian and Aqua Aura Optic Character

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

Obsidian and Aqua Aura Transparency

Similar to their colors, Obsidian and Aqua Aura 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, Obsidian is Transparent and Translucent while Obsidian is Transparent and Translucent in appearance.