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Lepidocrocite
Lepidocrocite

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Lepidocrocite and Augite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
Vitreous, Resinous

Pleochroism

Strong; X = colorless to yellow; Y = orange
Pale green

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.9401.671-1.774
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Lepidocrocite and Augite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Lepidocrocite and Augite 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 while Lepidocrocite is in appearance.