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Franklinite and Sugilite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
Weak

Dispersion

0.190.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
Translucent

Refractive Index

-99991.607-1.612
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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

Birefringence

-99990.003
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
Translucent

Franklinite and Sugilite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Franklinite and Sugilite 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.