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Scapolite and Snowflake Obsidian Optical Properties


Snowflake Obsidian and Scapolite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.02   
22
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Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.540-1.579   
1.450-1.550   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal   
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Birefringence
0.006-0.037   
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   
Transparent   

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Scapolite and Snowflake Obsidian Optic Character

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

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Scapolite and Snowflake Obsidian Transparency

Similar to their colors, Scapolite 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, Scapolite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Scapolite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.

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