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Lepidolite
Lepidolite

Prehnite
Prehnite



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Lepidolite and Prehnite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous

Pleochroism

X = almost colorless; Y = Z = pink
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Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.525-1.5871.611-1.673
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Triclinic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.0290-0.03800.021-0.033
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Lepidolite and Prehnite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Lepidolite and Prehnite 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.