Cerussite and Beryl Optical Properties

Cerussite

Beryl

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous

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1.2 Pleochroism

AbsentWalter Schumann

Weak to distinct

1.3 Dispersion

0.060.01

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent

Transparent, Transparent to opaque

1.5 Refractive Index

1.803-2.0781.560-1.604

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

Hexagonal

1.8 Birefringence

0.2730.0040-0.0070

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Cerussite and Beryl Optic Character

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

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Cerussite and Beryl Transparency

Similar to their colors, Cerussite and Beryl 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.