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Cerussite
Cerussite

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Cerussite and Gahnite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.060.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
-

Refractive Index

1.803-2.0781.790-1.818
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
cubic

Birefringence

0.273-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Cerussite and Gahnite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Cerussite and Gahnite 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.