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Microcline and Tektite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
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Pleochroism

-
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Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.514-1.5391.490-1.520
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 Tektite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Microcline and Tektite 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.