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Gypsum and Franklinite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Silky, Pearly, Waxy
None
0.01
Transparent, Translucent
1.521-1.531
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monoclinic
0.010
Transparent
 
-
-
0.19
Translucent
-9999
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Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: F d3m
-9999
Translucent

Gypsum and Franklinite Optic Character

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

Gypsum and Franklinite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Gypsum and Franklinite 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, Gypsum is while Gypsum is in appearance.