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Obsidian and Quartz Rose Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
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1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
0.01
Rank: 29 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.450-1.550
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1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
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1.7 Crystal System
Amorphous
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available
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1.9 Clarity
Transparent
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Obsidian and Quartz Rose Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Obsidian and Quartz Rose 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 Translucent and Transparent while Obsidian is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.