That's the point, correlating what you see int he loupe to what you like in the smoke. Some like clear and racy, others like all amber couch lock. So until you know what those trichomes correlate to what you like to smoke you quick dry and smoke for high profile. For me I like 20% or less amber, ymmv.I don't mean to be mean ...
It's just common sense says ... don't put bud in the microwave!
All the potency you need to know is in those crystals my man. Get a cheap jewelers loupe and take a closer look.