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Binghamite
Binghamite

Lepidocrocite
Lepidocrocite



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Binghamite and Lepidocrocite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Waxy
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Pleochroism

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Strong; X = colorless to yellow; Y = orange

Dispersion

-0.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.530-1.5431.940
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

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Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.003-0.009-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
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Binghamite and Lepidocrocite Optic Character

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

Binghamite and Lepidocrocite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Binghamite 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, Binghamite is Translucent while Binghamite is Translucent in appearance.