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Microlite
Microlite

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Microlite and Pyrrhotite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
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Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.993-2.023
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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monoclinic

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
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Microlite and Pyrrhotite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Microlite and Pyrrhotite 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.