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Franklinite and Jet Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

-
Waxy

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.190.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
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Refractive Index

-99991.640-1.680
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

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

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
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Franklinite and Jet Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Franklinite and Jet 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.