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Lepidolite
Lepidolite

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Lepidolite
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Bloodstone

Lepidolite and Bloodstone Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Pearly
X = almost colorless; Y = Z = pink
0.01
Transparent
1.525-1.587
-
Triclinic
0.0290-0.0380
Transparent
 
Vitreous
-
0.01
Opaque
1.54-1.55
-
Trigonal
-9999
Opaque

Lepidolite and Bloodstone Optic Character

Lepidolite and Bloodstone optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Lepidolite Vs Bloodstone 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 Lepidolite and Bloodstone 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.

Lepidolite and Bloodstone Transparency

Similar to their colors, Lepidolite and Bloodstone 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, Lepidolite is while Lepidolite is in appearance.