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Microlite
Microlite

Kashmir sapphire
Kashmir sapphire



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Microlite and Kashmir sapphire Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
-

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.993-2.02-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
-

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
-

Microlite and Kashmir sapphire Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Microlite and Kashmir sapphire 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.