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Cerussite
Cerussite

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Cerussite and Abalone Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous
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Pleochroism

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Dispersion

0.060.54
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.803-2.078-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

Orthorhombic
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Birefringence

0.273-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Translucent

Cerussite and Abalone Optic Character

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

Cerussite and Abalone Transparency

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