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Friedelite

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Friedelite and Druzy Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

-
-

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.040.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
Opaque

Refractive Index

1.627-1.663-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/m
Isometric

Birefringence

0.032-0.035-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
Opaque

Friedelite and Druzy Optic Character

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

Friedelite and Druzy Transparency

Similar to their colors, Friedelite and Druzy 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, Friedelite is Translucent while Friedelite is Translucent in appearance.