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Verdite

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Verdite and Obsidian Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Silky
Extreme
0.03
Translucent
1.580
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Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c
-9999
Translucent
 
Vitreous
-
0.01
Transparent, Translucent
1.450-1.550
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-9999
Transparent

Verdite and Obsidian Optic Character

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

Verdite and Obsidian Transparency

Similar to their colors, Verdite 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, Verdite is while Verdite is in appearance.