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Lepidolite
Lepidolite

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Star Ruby



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Lepidolite and Star Ruby Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
X = almost colorless; Y = Z = pink
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.525-1.5871.757-1.780
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Triclinic
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.0290-0.03800.007-0.010
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Lepidolite and Star Ruby Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Lepidolite and Star Ruby 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.