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Franklinite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.02
Rank: 24 (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available
1.60
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 Available
0.208-0.220
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Transparent to nearly opaque

Franklinite and Rhodochrosite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Franklinite and Rhodochrosite 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.