×

Piemontite
Piemontite

Obsidian
Obsidian



ADD
Compare
X
Piemontite
X
Obsidian

Piemontite and Obsidian Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
visible
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.01
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.725-1.7561.450-1.550
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Amorphous
1.8 Birefringence
0.025-0.076Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Piemontite and Obsidian Optic Character

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

Piemontite and Obsidian Transparency

Similar to their colors, Piemontite and 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, Piemontite is Not Available while Piemontite is Not Available in appearance.