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Lepidocrocite
Lepidocrocite

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Lepidocrocite and Agate Opal Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Strong; X = colorless to yellow; Y = orange
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
None
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
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Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.940
1.37-1.52
1.6 Optic Character
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Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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1.8 Birefringence
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1.9 Clarity
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Translucent

Lepidocrocite and Agate Opal Optic Character

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

Lepidocrocite and Agate Opal Transparency

Similar to their colors, Lepidocrocite and Agate Opal 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, Lepidocrocite is Not Available while Lepidocrocite is Not Available in appearance.

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