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Cerussite and Dioptase Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
Weak; dark emerald green
1.3 Dispersion
0.060.04
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
1.5 Refractive Index
1.803-2.0781.644-1.720
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.2730.051-0.053
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Cerussite and Dioptase Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Cerussite and Dioptase 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.