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Franklinite and Zincite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Subadamantine, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Very weak
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling, The Journal of Gemmology (1995) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available2.013-2.029
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
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.016
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling

Franklinite and Zincite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Franklinite and Zincite 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.