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Cerussite
Cerussite

Andradite Garnet
Andradite Garnet



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Cerussite and Andradite Garnet Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous
Adamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
0.06NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
1.803-2.0781.888-1.889
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Isometric
1.8 Birefringence
0.273Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent to opaque

Cerussite and Andradite Garnet Optic Character

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

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