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Franklinite and Boleite Optical Properties


Boleite and Franklinite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
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Not Available   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.07   
6

Transparency
Translucent   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
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2.05   

Optic Character
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Not Available   

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

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.010   

Clarity
Translucent   
Transparent   

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Franklinite and Boleite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Franklinite and Boleite 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, Franklinite is Translucent while Franklinite is Translucent in appearance.

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