Home
Gemstones


Microlite and Morion Optical Properties


Morion and Microlite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
-  

Pleochroism
-  
Definite: brown reddish-brownWalter Schumann  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.01  
99+

Transparency
Translucent  
Transparent, Translucent  

Refractive Index
1.993-2.02  
1.544-1.553  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
-  
-  

Birefringence
-9999  
0.009  

Clarity
Translucent  
Transparent  

Benefits >>
<< Physical Properties

Microlite and Morion Optic Character

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

Compare Red Gemstones

Microlite and Morion Transparency

Similar to their colors, Microlite and Morion 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.

Red Gemstones

Red Gemstones


Compare Red Gemstones