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Franklinite and Wavellite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Gems
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.518-1.561
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
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.025
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
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Franklinite and Wavellite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Franklinite and Wavellite 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.