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Microcline
Microcline

Shattuckite
Shattuckite



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Microcline and Shattuckite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Silky

Pleochroism

-
X = very pale blue; Y = pale blue; Z = deep blue

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.514-1.5391.752-1.815
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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

Birefringence

0.008-0.0100.063
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
Translucent

Microcline and Shattuckite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Microcline and Shattuckite 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.