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Lepidocrocite
Lepidocrocite

Friedelite
Friedelite



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Lepidocrocite and Friedelite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
-

Pleochroism

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

0.020.04
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.9401.627-1.663
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/m

Birefringence

-99990.032-0.035
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Translucent

Lepidocrocite and Friedelite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Lepidocrocite and Friedelite 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.