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Ekanite
Ekanite

Lepidocrocite
Lepidocrocite



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Ekanite and Lepidocrocite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
-
0.03
Transparent
1.593-1.596
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Tetragonal Trapezohedral H-M Symbol (4 2 2) Space Group: I 422
0.001
Transparent
 
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Strong; X = colorless to yellow; Y = orange
0.02
-
1.940
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Orthorhombic
-9999
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Ekanite and Lepidocrocite Optic Character

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

Ekanite and Lepidocrocite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Ekanite 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, Ekanite is while Ekanite is in appearance.