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Lepidolite
Lepidolite

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Chromite



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Lepidolite and Chromite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism

X = almost colorless; Y = Z = pink
none.

Dispersion

0.010.04
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.525-1.5872.08-2.16
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Triclinic
Isometric

Birefringence

0.0290-0.0380-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Lepidolite and Chromite Optic Character

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

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