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Microcline
Microcline

Apache Tear
Apache Tear



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Microcline and Apache Tear Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
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Pleochroism

-
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Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.514-1.539-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol (1) Space Group: P1
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Birefringence

0.008-0.010-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
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Microcline and Apache Tear Optic Character

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

Microcline and Apache Tear Transparency

Similar to their colors, Microcline and Apache Tear 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, Microcline is Translucent while Microcline is Translucent in appearance.