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Lepidocrocite and Celestine Optical Properties


Celestine and Lepidocrocite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
Strong; X = colorless to yellow; Y = orange   
Weakly trichroiC   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
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Refractive Index
1.940   
1.619-1.635   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.004-0.012   

Clarity
Not Available   
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Lepidocrocite and Celestine Optic Character

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

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Lepidocrocite and Celestine Transparency

Similar to their colors, Lepidocrocite and Celestine 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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