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Hureaulite
Hureaulite

Lepidocrocite
Lepidocrocite



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Hureaulite and Lepidocrocite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Greasy
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Pleochroism

Colorless yellow to pale rose reddish yellow to reddish brown.Anthony et al
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

1.647-1.6671.940
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.012-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Hureaulite and Lepidocrocite Optic Character

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

Hureaulite and Lepidocrocite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Hureaulite 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, Hureaulite is Transparent while Hureaulite is Transparent in appearance.