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Edenite and Franklinite Optical Properties


Franklinite and Edenite Optical Properties


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Edenite and Franklinite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Edenite 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, Edenite is Not Available while Edenite is Not Available in appearance.

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