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Microlite
Microlite

Gyrolite
Gyrolite



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Microlite and Gyrolite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.02-
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
-

Refractive Index

1.993-2.021.535
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
Triclinic

Birefringence

-99990.0140
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
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Microlite and Gyrolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Microlite and Gyrolite 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.