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Magnetite and Franklinite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004)
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
2.42Not Available
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: F d3m
1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004)
Translucent

Magnetite and Franklinite Optic Character

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

Magnetite and Franklinite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Magnetite 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, Magnetite is Gemmological Tables (2004) while Magnetite is Gemmological Tables (2004) in appearance.