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Obsidian

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Obsidian and Phlogopite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Pearly

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.04
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
-

Refractive Index

1.450-1.5501.530-1.573
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
monoclinic

Birefringence

-99990.0280-0.0450
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Obsidian and Phlogopite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Obsidian and Phlogopite 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.