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Ettringite
Ettringite

Lepidocrocite
Lepidocrocite



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Ettringite and Lepidocrocite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
-

Pleochroism

-
Strong; X = colorless to yellow; Y = orange

Dispersion

0.040.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.470-1.4911.940
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Trigonal
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.021-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Ettringite and Lepidocrocite Optic Character

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

Ettringite and Lepidocrocite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Ettringite 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, Ettringite is Transparent and Translucent while Ettringite is Transparent and Translucent in appearance.