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Lepidolite
Lepidolite

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Idocrase



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Lepidolite and Idocrase Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism

X = almost colorless; Y = Z = pink
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Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.525-1.5871.67-1.76
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Triclinic
tetragonal

Birefringence

0.0290-0.0380-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Lepidolite and Idocrase Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Lepidolite and Idocrase 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.