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Dolomite

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Dolomite and Franklinite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.498-1.681Not Available
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: F d3m
1.8 Birefringence
0.179-0.181Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Translucent

Dolomite and Franklinite Optic Character

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

Dolomite and Franklinite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Dolomite 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, Dolomite is Translucent and Transparent while Dolomite is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.