×

Sheen Obsidian
Sheen Obsidian

Zircon
Zircon



ADD
Compare
X
Sheen Obsidian
X
Zircon

Sheen Obsidian and Zircon Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Adamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.04
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.450-1.5501.810-2.024
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
tetragonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.047-0.055
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Sheen Obsidian and Zircon Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Sheen Obsidian and Zircon 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.