Optical Properties of Friedelite

Friedelite

Add ⊕

1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

NilArthur Thomas

1.3 Dispersion

Albite Optical ..

⊕

▶

▼

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

▲

Fluorite Optical Properties

⊕

▶

0.044 (Anglesite Opt..)

◀ ▶ ADD ⊕

1.4 Transparency

Translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.627-1.663

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

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

1.8 Birefringence

0.032-0.035

1.9 Clarity

Translucent

Friedelite Luster

Optical Properties of Friedelite are its behavioral responses towards light. While few optical properties can be identified with naked eyes, other require special instruments by the gemologists to identify them. Friedelite optical properties like luster, clarity, refractive index etc. are used to determine the non-destructive methods during gemstone identification and evaluation.

Friedelite luster is the quantity of light the crystal reflects when light is incident on it. Friedelite which is commonly found in Red, Brown, Brown, Red, Yellow, pink color, is Translucent in nature.

Red Gemstones

Gadolinium Gallium ...

Garnet

Hackmanite

Hexagonite

Hibonite

Hydrogrossular

Friedelite Refractive Index

Optical properties of a Friedelite crystal are responsive to the small changes in composition and strain within its crystalline structure. Absolute diligence is therefore necessary during cutting and polishing of the gemstone. All such optical properties are majorly influenced by Physical Properties of Friedelite.

As we are well aware, refractive index is the phenomenon which is related to bending of light through a medium (crystal). It is used in qualitative analysis of gemstones by gemologists Besides, few gemstones exhibit property of dual refractive indices. This dual nature is known as Birefringence. The value of Friedelite refractive index is 1.627-1.663. Birefringence value for this gem is 0.032-0.035. So if you are searching for prominent Red Gemstones, Friedelite gem is something not miss on, since it has been a favorite pick in the gem wearing community.