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Cerussite
Cerussite

Chlorite group
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Cerussite and Chlorite group Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.060.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
-

Refractive Index

1.803-2.0781.57-1.67
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.273-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Cerussite and Chlorite group Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Cerussite and Chlorite group 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.