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Lepidocrocite and Rosasite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Silky, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Strong; X = colorless to yellow; Y = orange
Strong: X = pale emerald green or colourless; Y = dark emerald green or pale blue; Z = dark emerald green or pale blue
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.940
1.672-1.688
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available
0.139-0.143
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
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Lepidocrocite and Rosasite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Lepidocrocite and Rosasite 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.