Lepidocrocite and Moroxite Optical Properties

Lepidocrocite

Moroxite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Strong; X = colorless to yellow; Y = orange

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

Gemmological Tables (2004)

1.5 Refractive Index

1.9401.628-1.651

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.002-0.008

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Lepidocrocite and Moroxite Optic Character

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

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Lepidocrocite and Moroxite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Lepidocrocite and Moroxite 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 Not Available while Lepidocrocite is Not Available in appearance.