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Lepidocrocite
Lepidocrocite

Helenite
Helenite



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Lepidocrocite and Helenite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
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Pleochroism

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

0.020.04
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
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Refractive Index

1.940-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Orthorhombic
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Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Lepidocrocite and Helenite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Lepidocrocite and Helenite 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.