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Microcline
Microcline

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Microcline and Linarite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
X = pale blue; Y = blue; Z = Prussian blue

Dispersion

0.010.05
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.514-1.5391.809-1.859
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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

Birefringence

0.008-0.0100.050
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
Transparent

Microcline and Linarite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Microcline and Linarite 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.