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Scheelite
Scheelite

Lepidocrocite
Lepidocrocite



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Scheelite and Lepidocrocite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Adamantine
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Pleochroism

Definite dichoric in yellow (yellow to orange-brown)
Strong; X = colorless to yellow; Y = orange

Dispersion

0.040.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent, Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.918-1.9361.940
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

tetragonal
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.016-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
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Scheelite and Lepidocrocite Optic Character

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

Scheelite and Lepidocrocite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Scheelite 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, Scheelite is Translucent and Transparent while Scheelite is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.