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Lepidocrocite
Lepidocrocite

Jade
Jade



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Lepidocrocite and Jade Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
Vitreous

Pleochroism

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

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Translucent, Translucent to opaque

Refractive Index

1.9401.600-1.688
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
monoclinic

Birefringence

-99990.020-0.027
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Translucent

Lepidocrocite and Jade Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Lepidocrocite and Jade 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.