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Hibschite
Hibschite

Lepidocrocite
Lepidocrocite



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Hibschite and Lepidocrocite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
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Pleochroism

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

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Semitransparent
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Refractive Index

-99991.940
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: I a3d
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TranslucentAnthony et al
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Hibschite and Lepidocrocite Optic Character

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

Hibschite and Lepidocrocite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Hibschite 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, Hibschite is Semitransparent while Hibschite is Semitransparent in appearance.