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Lepidocrocite
Lepidocrocite

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Lepidocrocite and Pearl Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Pearly

Pleochroism

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

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Translucent, Opaque

Refractive Index

1.9401.52-1.66
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-99990.156
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Translucent

Lepidocrocite and Pearl Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Lepidocrocite and Pearl 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.