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Baddeleyite
Baddeleyite

Lepidocrocite
Lepidocrocite



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Baddeleyite and Lepidocrocite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Adamantine
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Pleochroism

DistinctArthur Thomas
Strong; X = colorless to yellow; Y = orange

Dispersion

0.040.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

2.13-2.201.940
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/c
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.07-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Baddeleyite and Lepidocrocite Optic Character

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

Baddeleyite and Lepidocrocite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Baddeleyite and Lepidocrocite 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, Baddeleyite is Transparent while Baddeleyite is Transparent in appearance.