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Cerussite
Cerussite

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Turquoise



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Cerussite and Turquoise Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous
Waxy

Pleochroism

-
Weak

Dispersion

0.060.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
Translucent, Opaque

Refractive Index

1.803-2.0781.610-1.650
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Triclinic

Birefringence

0.2730.040
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Translucent

Cerussite and Turquoise Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Cerussite and Turquoise 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.