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Snowflake Obsidian
Snowflake Obsidian

Beudantite
Beudantite



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Snowflake Obsidian and Beudantite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous, Resinous

Pleochroism

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visible

Dispersion

0.010.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.450-1.5501.957
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

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Trigonal

Birefringence

-99990.014
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Snowflake Obsidian and Beudantite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Snowflake Obsidian and Beudantite 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 Transparent and Translucent while Snowflake Obsidian is Transparent and Translucent in appearance.