Chlorapatite and Lepidolite Optical Properties

Chlorapatite

Lepidolite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

Vitreous, Pearly

1.2 Pleochroism

Weak to moderate; in pale colors.Anthony et al

X = almost colorless; Y = Z = pink

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.665-1.6671.525-1.587

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

Triclinic

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.0290-0.0380

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Chlorapatite and Lepidolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Chlorapatite and Lepidolite 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, Chlorapatite is Transparent while Chlorapatite is Transparent in appearance.