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Torbanite and Microcline Optical Properties


Microcline and Torbanite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous   

Pleochroism
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WeakMichael O’Donoghue   

Dispersion
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Transparency
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Translucent   

Refractive Index
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1.514-1.539   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol ( 1) Space Group: C1   

Birefringence
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0.008-0.010   

Clarity
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Translucent   

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Torbanite and Microcline Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Torbanite and Microcline 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, Torbanite is Not Available while Torbanite is Not Available in appearance.

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