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Snowflake Obsidian
Snowflake Obsidian

Idocrase
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Snowflake Obsidian and Idocrase Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
-

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.450-1.5501.67-1.76
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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tetragonal

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
-

Snowflake Obsidian and Idocrase Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Snowflake Obsidian and Idocrase 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.