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Snowflake Obsidian
Snowflake Obsidian

Tektite
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Snowflake Obsidian and Tektite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
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1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.450-1.5501.490-1.520
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
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Snowflake Obsidian and Tektite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Snowflake Obsidian and Tektite 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.