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Cuprite and Franklinite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Adamantine
-

Pleochroism

visible
-

Dispersion

0.050.19
0.005 1
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Transparency

TranslucentWalter Schumann
Translucent

Refractive Index

2.849-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TranslucentWalter Schumann
Translucent

Cuprite and Franklinite Optic Character

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

Cuprite and Franklinite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Cuprite 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, Cuprite is TranslucentWalter Schumann while Cuprite is TranslucentWalter Schumann in appearance.