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Lepidolite
Lepidolite

Lepidocrocite
Lepidocrocite



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Lepidolite and Lepidocrocite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism

X = almost colorless; Y = Z = pink
Strong; X = colorless to yellow; Y = orange

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.525-1.5871.940
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Triclinic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.0290-0.0380-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Lepidolite and Lepidocrocite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Lepidolite and Lepidocrocite 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.