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Lepidocrocite
Lepidocrocite

Chrysocolla
Chrysocolla



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Lepidocrocite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
Vitreous, Greasy

Pleochroism

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

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Opaque

Refractive Index

1.9401.460-1.570
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
monoclinic

Birefringence

-99990.023-0.050
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Lepidocrocite and Chrysocolla Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Lepidocrocite and Chrysocolla 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.