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Schultenite
Schultenite

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Lepidocrocite



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Schultenite and Lepidocrocite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Adamantine
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Pleochroism

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Strong; X = colorless to yellow; Y = orange

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

TransparentAnthony et al
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Refractive Index

1.890-1.9761.940
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

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Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentAnthony et al
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Schultenite and Lepidocrocite Optic Character

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

Schultenite and Lepidocrocite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Schultenite 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, Schultenite is TransparentAnthony et al while Schultenite is TransparentAnthony et al in appearance.