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Snowflake Obsidian
Snowflake Obsidian

Variscite
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Snowflake Obsidian and Variscite 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, Waxy
-
0.01
Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.
1.560-1.594
-
Orthorhombic
0.031
Translucent

Snowflake Obsidian and Variscite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Snowflake Obsidian and Variscite 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.