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Cerussite
Cerussite

Annabergite
Annabergite



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Cerussite and Annabergite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous
Subadamantine, Pearly

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.060.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
-

Refractive Index

1.803-2.0781.622
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.2730.065
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Cerussite and Annabergite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Cerussite and Annabergite 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.