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Cerussite
Cerussite

Erythrite
Erythrite



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Cerussite and Erythrite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous
Subadamantine, Pearly

Pleochroism

-
Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red

Dispersion

0.060.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.803-2.0781.626-1.629
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 Erythrite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Cerussite and Erythrite 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.