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Lepidocrocite
Lepidocrocite

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Lepidocrocite and Rock Crystal Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Pleochroism

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

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

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TransparentWalter Schumann

Refractive Index

1.9401.544-1.553
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Orthorhombic
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Birefringence

-99990.009
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
TransparentWalter Schumann

Lepidocrocite and Rock Crystal Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Lepidocrocite and Rock Crystal 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.