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Lepidocrocite
Lepidocrocite

Chlorastrolite
Chlorastrolite



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Lepidocrocite and Chlorastrolite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
Chatoyant

Pleochroism

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

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

1.9401.7
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
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Birefringence

-99990.010
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Lepidocrocite and Chlorastrolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Lepidocrocite and Chlorastrolite 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.