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Snowflake Obsidian
Snowflake Obsidian

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Snowflake Obsidian and Peridot 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, Greasy
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
0.02
Transparent
1.64-1.69
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Orthorhombic
0.036
Transparent

Snowflake Obsidian and Peridot Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Snowflake Obsidian and Peridot 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.