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Lepidolite
Lepidolite

Topaz
Topaz



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Lepidolite and Topaz Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous

Pleochroism

X = almost colorless; Y = Z = pink
Weak

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.525-1.5871.606-1.644
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Triclinic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.0290-0.03800.008-0.011
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Lepidolite and Topaz Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Lepidolite and Topaz 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.