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Shungite and Franklinite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
-

Pleochroism

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-

Dispersion

0.010.19
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Translucent

Refractive Index

-9999-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: F d3m

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Translucent

Shungite and Franklinite Optic Character

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

Shungite and Franklinite Transparency

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