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Tugtupite
Tugtupite

Lepidocrocite
Lepidocrocite



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Tugtupite and Lepidocrocite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
-

Pleochroism

ModerateArthur Thomas
Strong; X = colorless to yellow; Y = orange

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
-

Refractive Index

1.494-1.5041.940
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

tetragonal
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.008-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
-

Tugtupite and Lepidocrocite Optic Character

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

Tugtupite and Lepidocrocite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Tugtupite 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, Tugtupite is OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli while Tugtupite is OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli in appearance.