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Obsidian

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Pyroxmangite



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Obsidian and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
-

Refractive Index

1.450-1.5501.735-1.756
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
-

Birefringence

-99990.017-0.019
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Obsidian and Pyroxmangite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Obsidian and Pyroxmangite 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.