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Lepidocrocite
Lepidocrocite

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Lepidocrocite and Ivory Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
-

Pleochroism

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

0.02-
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Translucent

Refractive Index

1.9401.535-1.570
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
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Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Translucent

Lepidocrocite and Ivory Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Lepidocrocite and Ivory 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.