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Microlite and Sard Optical Properties


Sard and Microlite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Waxy   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
Not Available   
None   

Transparency
Translucent   
Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.993-2.02   
1.535-1.539   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Not Available   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.008-0.010   

Clarity
Translucent   
Translucent   

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Microlite and Sard Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Microlite and Sard 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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