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Microcline and Rhyolite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
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1.2 Pleochroism
WeakMichael O’Donoghue
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.514-1.539
Not Available
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
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1.7 Crystal System
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol ( 1) Space Group: C1
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.008-0.010
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
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Microcline and Rhyolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Microcline and Rhyolite 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.