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Lepidocrocite
Lepidocrocite

Chrysoprase
Chrysoprase



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Lepidocrocite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
Vitreous, Waxy

Pleochroism

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

Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque

Refractive Index

1.9401.530-1.543
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Trigonal

Birefringence

-99990.004
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Translucent

Lepidocrocite and Chrysoprase Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Lepidocrocite and Chrysoprase 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.