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Lepidocrocite
Lepidocrocite

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Lepidocrocite and Hibschite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous

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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Semitransparent

Refractive Index

1.940-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: I a3d

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
TranslucentAnthony et al

Lepidocrocite and Hibschite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Lepidocrocite and Hibschite 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.