×

Obsidian
Obsidian

Lizardite
Lizardite



ADD
Compare
X
Obsidian
X
Lizardite

Obsidian and Lizardite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
-

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
👆🏻

Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
TranslucentAnthony et al

Refractive Index

1.450-1.5501.538-1.560
1 3.25
👆🏻

Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
-

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
👆🏻

Clarity

Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al

Obsidian and Lizardite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Obsidian and Lizardite 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.