Microcline and Zoisite Optical Properties

Microcline

Zoisite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

WeakMichael OâDonoghue

X = pale pink to red-violet; Y = nearly colorless to bright pink or deep blue; Z = pale yellow to yellow-green

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.02

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Translucent

Transparent, Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections.

1.5 Refractive Index

1.514-1.5391.685-1.707

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol ( 1) Space Group: C1

Orthorhombic

1.8 Birefringence

0.008-0.0100.006-0.018

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Translucent

Transparent

Microcline and Zoisite Optic Character

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

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Microcline and Zoisite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Microcline and Zoisite 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.