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Vlasovite and Microcline Optical Properties


Microcline and Vlasovite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Greasy, Vitreous, Pearly   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
(x): colorless. (y): colorless. (z): colorless.   
WeakMichael O’Donoghue   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.607   
1.514-1.539   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

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

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.008-0.010   

Clarity
Not Available   
Translucent   

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Vlasovite and Microcline Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Vlasovite 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, Vlasovite is Not Available while Vlasovite is Not Available in appearance.

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