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Lepidocrocite
Lepidocrocite

Nephrite
Nephrite



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Lepidocrocite and Nephrite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
Vitreous, Greasy

Pleochroism

Strong; X = colorless to yellow; Y = orange
None

Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.9401.600-1.627
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
monoclinic

Birefringence

-99990.027
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Translucent

Lepidocrocite and Nephrite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Lepidocrocite and Nephrite 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.