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Sheen Obsidian and Brucite Optical Properties


Brucite and Sheen Obsidian Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Not Available   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
TransparentMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Refractive Index
1.450-1.550   
1.56-1.60   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.010-0.020   

Clarity
Transparent   
TransparentMichael O’Donoghue   

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Sheen Obsidian and Brucite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Sheen Obsidian and Brucite 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, Sheen Obsidian is Translucent and Transparent while Sheen Obsidian is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.

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