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Lepidocrocite
Lepidocrocite

Diaspore
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Lepidocrocite and Diaspore Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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Strong; X = colorless to yellow; Y = orange
0.02
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1.940
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Orthorhombic
-9999
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Pearly
Strong
0.01
Transparent
1.702-1.750
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Orthorhombic
0.048
Transparent

Lepidocrocite and Diaspore Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Lepidocrocite and Diaspore 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.