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Cerussite and Gaspite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous
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1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
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1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
0.06
Rank: 8 (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.803-2.078
1.610-1.830
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
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1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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1.8 Birefringence
0.273
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1.9 Clarity
Transparent
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Cerussite and Gaspite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Cerussite and Gaspite 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.