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Snowflake Obsidian
Snowflake Obsidian

Erythrite
Erythrite



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Snowflake Obsidian and Erythrite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Subadamantine, Pearly

Pleochroism

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Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red

Dispersion

0.010.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.450-1.5501.626-1.629
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

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monoclinic

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Snowflake Obsidian and Erythrite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Snowflake Obsidian and Erythrite 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.