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Microcline

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Microcline and Variscite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Waxy
1.2 Pleochroism
WeakMichael O’Donoghue
MissingWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.
1.5 Refractive Index
1.514-1.5391.560-1.594
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol ( 1) Space Group: C1
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.008-0.0100.031
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Translucent

Microcline and Variscite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Microcline and Variscite 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.