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Snowflake Obsidian
Snowflake Obsidian

Atacamite
Atacamite



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Snowflake Obsidian and Atacamite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
-
-
0.01
Transparent, Translucent
1.450-1.550
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-
-9999
Transparent
 
Adamantine, Vitreous
X = pale green; Y = yellow-green; Z = grass-green
0.03
-
1.831
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Orthorhombic
0.049
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Snowflake Obsidian and Atacamite Optic Character

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

Snowflake Obsidian and Atacamite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Snowflake Obsidian and Atacamite 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, Snowflake Obsidian is while Snowflake Obsidian is in appearance.