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Ludlamite and Lepidolite Optical Properties


Lepidolite and Ludlamite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas   
X = almost colorless; Y = Z = pink   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.653-1.693   
1.525-1.587   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
0.038-0.044   
0.0290-0.0380   

Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   
Transparent   

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Ludlamite and Lepidolite Optic Character

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

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Ludlamite and Lepidolite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Ludlamite and Lepidolite 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, Ludlamite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Ludlamite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.

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