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Snowflake Obsidian
Snowflake Obsidian

Grossular Garnet
Grossular Garnet



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Snowflake Obsidian and Grossular Garnet 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
 
Vitreous, Adamantine
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0.03
Transparent
1.738-1.745
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Isometric
-9999
Transparent

Snowflake Obsidian and Grossular Garnet Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Snowflake Obsidian and Grossular Garnet 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.