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Lepidolite
Lepidolite

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Lepidolite and Geodes Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism

X = almost colorless; Y = Z = pink
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Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.525-1.587-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Triclinic
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Birefringence

0.0290-0.0380-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Lepidolite and Geodes Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Lepidolite and Geodes 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.