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Lepidocrocite
Lepidocrocite

Narsarsukite
Narsarsukite



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Lepidocrocite and Narsarsukite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

Strong; X = colorless to yellow; Y = orange
Weak; O = colorless to yellow; E = colorless to honey-yellow

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.9401.610-1.647
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
tetragonal

Birefringence

-99990.021
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Lepidocrocite and Narsarsukite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Lepidocrocite and Narsarsukite 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.