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Obsidian
Obsidian

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Rose Quartz



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Obsidian and Rose Quartz Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
-
0.01
Transparent, Translucent
1.450-1.550
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-
-9999
Transparent
 
Vitreous
Weak: pink pale pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
0.01
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
1.544-1.553
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Hexagonal
0.009
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Obsidian and Rose Quartz Optic Character

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

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