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Dioptase
Dioptase

Lepidocrocite
Lepidocrocite



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Dioptase and Lepidocrocite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
-

Pleochroism

Weak; dark emerald green
Strong; X = colorless to yellow; Y = orange

Dispersion

0.040.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
-

Refractive Index

1.644-1.7201.940
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Trigonal
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.051-0.053-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Dioptase and Lepidocrocite Optic Character

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

Dioptase and Lepidocrocite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Dioptase 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, Dioptase is TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli while Dioptase is TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli in appearance.