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Obsidian

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Obsidian and Kyanite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

-
Trichroic

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.450-1.5501.71-1.74
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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Triclinic

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Obsidian and Kyanite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Obsidian and Kyanite 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.