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Lepidolite
Lepidolite

Verdelite
Verdelite



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Lepidolite
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Verdelite

Lepidolite and Verdelite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism

X = almost colorless; Y = Z = pink
Strong: dark green yellow

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.525-1.5871.614-1.666
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Triclinic
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Birefringence

0.0290-0.03800.014-0.040
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Lepidolite and Verdelite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Lepidolite and Verdelite 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.