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Lepidocrocite
Lepidocrocite

Tourmaline
Tourmaline



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Lepidocrocite and Tourmaline Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Strong; X = colorless to yellow; Y = orange
typically moderate to strong

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque

Refractive Index

1.9401.614-1.666
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Trigonal

Birefringence

-99990.014-0.040
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Lepidocrocite and Tourmaline Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Lepidocrocite and Tourmaline 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.