×

Lepidolite
Lepidolite

Morganite
Morganite



ADD
Compare
X
Lepidolite
X
Morganite

Lepidolite and Morganite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
X = almost colorless; Y = Z = pink
Distinct: pale pink bluish-pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.525-1.5871.573-1.600
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Triclinic
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.0290-0.03800.005-0.009
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent to translucent

Lepidolite and Morganite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Lepidolite and Morganite 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.