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Microlite and Heliodor Optical Properties


Heliodor and Microlite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
Translucent   
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Refractive Index
1.993-2.02   
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
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Clarity
Translucent   
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Microlite and Heliodor Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Microlite and Heliodor 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.

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