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Microlite
Microlite

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Microlite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.993-2.021
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Monoclinic Domatic H-M Symbol (m) Space Group: Aa
1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Transparent

Microlite and Clinohedrite Optic Character

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

Microlite and Clinohedrite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Microlite and Clinohedrite 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, Microlite is Translucent while Microlite is Translucent in appearance.