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Cerussite and Quartz Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
None
1.3 Dispersion
0.060.01
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.803-2.0781.544-1.553
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.2730.009
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Opaque

Cerussite and Quartz Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Cerussite and Quartz 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.