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Cerussite
Cerussite

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Cerussite and Hanksite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.060.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
-

Refractive Index

1.803-2.0781.481
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Hexagonal

Birefringence

0.2730.020
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Cerussite and Hanksite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Cerussite and Hanksite 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.