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Franklinite and Corundum Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Adamantine, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
None
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.758-1.780
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: F d3m
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.007-0.010
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Franklinite and Corundum Optic Character

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

Franklinite and Corundum Transparency

Similar to their colors, Franklinite and Corundum 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.