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Microlite
Microlite

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Vishnevite



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Microlite and Vishnevite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
-

Refractive Index

1.993-2.021.490-1.507
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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Hexagonal

Birefringence

-99990.002-0.012
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
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Microlite and Vishnevite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Microlite and Vishnevite 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.