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Sheen Obsidian
Sheen Obsidian

Viridine
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Sheen Obsidian and Viridine Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.01
Transparent, Translucent
1.450-1.550
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-9999
Transparent
 
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0.02
Transparent, Translucent
1.629-1.660
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0.007-0.013
Transparent

Sheen Obsidian and Viridine Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Sheen Obsidian and Viridine 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 while Sheen Obsidian is in appearance.