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Lepidocrocite
Lepidocrocite

Brucite
Brucite



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Lepidocrocite and Brucite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

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

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

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TransparentMichael O’Donoghue

Refractive Index

1.9401.56-1.60
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Trigonal

Birefringence

-99990.010-0.020
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
TransparentMichael O’Donoghue

Lepidocrocite and Brucite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Lepidocrocite and Brucite 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.