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Microlite
Microlite

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Microlite and Witherite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.993-2.021.529-1.680
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
-

Birefringence

-99990.148
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
Transparent

Microlite and Witherite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Microlite and Witherite 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.