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Obsidian and Trinitite 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
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1.8 Birefringence
Not Available
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1.9 Clarity
Transparent
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Obsidian and Trinitite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Obsidian and Trinitite 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.