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Lepidocrocite
Lepidocrocite

Turquoise
Turquoise



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Lepidocrocite and Turquoise Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
Waxy

Pleochroism

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

Dispersion

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Translucent, Opaque

Refractive Index

1.9401.610-1.650
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Triclinic

Birefringence

-99990.040
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Translucent

Lepidocrocite and Turquoise Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Lepidocrocite and Turquoise 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.