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Pleonast
Pleonast
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Obsidian
Obsidian
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Pleonast and Obsidian Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.03
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-9999
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-9999
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Vitreous
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0.01
Transparent, Translucent
1.450-1.550
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-9999
Transparent

Pleonast and Obsidian Optic Character

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

Pleonast and Obsidian Transparency

Similar to their colors, Pleonast 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, Pleonast is while Pleonast is in appearance.