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Serendibite

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Serendibite and Franklinite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
visible
0.02
-
1.696-1.702
-
Triclinic
0.005
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
 
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-
0.19
Translucent
-9999
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Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: F d3m
-9999
Translucent

Serendibite and Franklinite Optic Character

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

Serendibite and Franklinite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Serendibite 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, Serendibite is while Serendibite is in appearance.