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Microlite
Microlite

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Microlite and Labradorite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

Refractive Index

1.993-2.021.554-1.573
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
Triclinic

Birefringence

-99990.008-0.010
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
Transparent

Microlite and Labradorite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Microlite and Labradorite 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.