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Schorl
Schorl

Lepidocrocite
Lepidocrocite



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Schorl and Lepidocrocite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
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Pleochroism

Very strong: yellow-brown pale yellow
Strong; X = colorless to yellow; Y = orange

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.635-1.6721.940
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.025-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Schorl and Lepidocrocite Optic Character

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

Schorl and Lepidocrocite Transparency

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