Lepidocrocite and Quartz Rose Optical Properties

Lepidocrocite

Quartz Rose

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

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1.2 Pleochroism

Strong; X = colorless to yellow; Y = orange

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1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

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1.5 Refractive Index

1.940Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

Trigonal

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

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Lepidocrocite and Quartz Rose Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Lepidocrocite and Quartz Rose 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.