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Microcline

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Microcline and Microlite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
-
0.01
Translucent
1.514-1.539
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Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol (1) Space Group: P1
0.008-0.010
Translucent
 
Vitreous
-
0.02
Translucent
1.993-2.02
-
-
-9999
Translucent

Microcline and Microlite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Microcline and Microlite 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 while Microcline is in appearance.