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Ulexite and Obsidian Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
None
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.01
Rank: 29 (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
2.5 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
2.6 Refractive Index
1.491-1.520
1.450-1.550
2.7 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
2.8 Crystal System
Not Available
Amorphous
2.9 Birefringence
0.029
Not Available
2.10 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Ulexite and Obsidian Optic Character

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

Ulexite and Obsidian Transparency

Similar to their colors, Ulexite and Obsidian 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, Ulexite is Transparent while Ulexite is Transparent in appearance.