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Lepidocrocite
Lepidocrocite

Smithsonite
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Lepidocrocite and Smithsonite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous, Pearly

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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Translucent

Refractive Index

1.9401.620-1.850
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Trigonal

Birefringence

-99990.223-0.227
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Translucent

Lepidocrocite and Smithsonite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Lepidocrocite and Smithsonite 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.