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Lepidolite
Lepidolite

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Lepidolite and Linarite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
X = almost colorless; Y = Z = pink
X = pale blue; Y = blue; Z = Prussian blue
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.525-1.5871.809-1.859
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0290-0.03800.050
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Lepidolite and Linarite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Lepidolite and Linarite 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.