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Lepidocrocite
Lepidocrocite

Moldavite
Moldavite



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Lepidocrocite and Moldavite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
Vitreous

Pleochroism

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

Dispersion

0.020.04
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.9401.48-1.54
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
-

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Lepidocrocite and Moldavite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Lepidocrocite and Moldavite 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.