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Lepidocrocite
Lepidocrocite

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Wavellite



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Lepidocrocite and Wavellite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly

Pleochroism

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

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

1.9401.518-1.561
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-99990.025
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Lepidocrocite and Wavellite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Lepidocrocite and Wavellite 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.