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Franklinite
Franklinite

Moss Opal
Moss Opal



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Franklinite and Moss Opal Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.19
Translucent
-9999
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Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: F d3m
-9999
Translucent
 
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0.01
Translucent
1.37-1.52
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-9999
Translucent

Franklinite and Moss Opal Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Franklinite and Moss Opal 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 while Franklinite is in appearance.