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Peridot
Peridot

Lepidocrocite
Lepidocrocite



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Peridot and Lepidocrocite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Greasy
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
0.02
Transparent
1.64-1.69
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Orthorhombic
0.036
Transparent
 
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Strong; X = colorless to yellow; Y = orange
0.02
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1.940
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Orthorhombic
-9999
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Peridot and Lepidocrocite Optic Character

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

Peridot and Lepidocrocite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Peridot 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, Peridot is while Peridot is in appearance.