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Binghamite and Franklinite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Waxy
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1.2 Pleochroism
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1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.530-1.543
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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
0.003-0.009
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1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Translucent

Binghamite and Franklinite Optic Character

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

Binghamite and Franklinite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Binghamite 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, Binghamite is Translucent while Binghamite is Translucent in appearance.