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Ammolite and Cerussite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Silky, Vitreous
Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
None
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.06
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.520-1.6701.803-2.078
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.135-0.1450.273
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Ammolite and Cerussite Optic Character

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

Ammolite and Cerussite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Ammolite and Cerussite 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, Ammolite is Not Available while Ammolite is Not Available in appearance.