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Esperite and Lepidocrocite Optical Properties


Lepidocrocite and Esperite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
-  

Pleochroism
colorless.  
Strong; X = colorless to yellow; Y = orange  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.02  
99+

Transparency
OpaqueAnthony et al, Opaque, Transparent  
-  

Refractive Index
1.760-1.774  
1.940  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
monoclinic  
Orthorhombic  

Birefringence
0.012  
-9999  

Clarity
OpaqueAnthony et al  
-  

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Esperite and Lepidocrocite Optic Character

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

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Esperite and Lepidocrocite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Esperite 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, Esperite is OpaqueAnthony et al, Opaque and Transparent while Esperite is OpaqueAnthony et al, Opaque and Transparent in appearance.

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