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Sheen Obsidian
Sheen Obsidian

Hypersthene
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Sheen Obsidian and Hypersthene Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

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Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.450-1.5501.673-1.731
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

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Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-99990.016
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Sheen Obsidian and Hypersthene Optic Character

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

Sheen Obsidian and Hypersthene Transparency

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