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Phlogopite
Phlogopite

Snowflake Obsidian
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Phlogopite and Snowflake Obsidian Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pearly
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Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.040.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.530-1.5731.450-1.550
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
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Birefringence

0.0280-0.0450-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Phlogopite and Snowflake Obsidian Optic Character

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

Phlogopite and Snowflake Obsidian Transparency

Similar to their colors, Phlogopite and Snowflake Obsidian 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, Phlogopite is while Phlogopite is in appearance.