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Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe
Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe

Lepidocrocite
Lepidocrocite



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Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Lepidocrocite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
-

Pleochroism

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

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.674-1.6931.940
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol ( 1) Space Group: P1
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Lepidocrocite Optic Character

Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Lepidocrocite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe 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 Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe 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.

Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Lepidocrocite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe 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, Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe is Transparent while Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe is Transparent in appearance.