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Verdite
Verdite

Lepidocrocite
Lepidocrocite



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Verdite and Lepidocrocite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Silky
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Pleochroism

Extreme
Strong; X = colorless to yellow; Y = orange

Dispersion

0.030.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.5801.940
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
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Verdite and Lepidocrocite Optic Character

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

Verdite and Lepidocrocite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Verdite 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, Verdite is Translucent while Verdite is Translucent in appearance.