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Snowflake Obsidian and Manganotantalite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Sometimes strongArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.450-1.550
2.19-2.34
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
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1.7 Crystal System
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1.8 Birefringence
Not Available
0.015
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
TransparentWalter Schumann

Snowflake Obsidian and Manganotantalite Optic Character

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

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