Agalmatolite and Franklinite Optical Properties

Agalmatolite

Franklinite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

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1.2 Pleochroism

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1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

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Translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

Not AvailableNot Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

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Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: F d3m

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

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Translucent

Agalmatolite and Franklinite Optic Character

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

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Agalmatolite and Franklinite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Agalmatolite and Franklinite 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, Agalmatolite is Not Available while Agalmatolite is Not Available in appearance.