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Pargasite and Lepidocrocite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
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1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Strong; X = colorless to yellow; Y = orange
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.613-1.663
1.940
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
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1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.020
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1.9 Clarity
Transparent
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Pargasite and Lepidocrocite Optic Character

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

Pargasite and Lepidocrocite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Pargasite and Lepidocrocite 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, Pargasite is Transparent while Pargasite is Transparent in appearance.