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Cerussite
Cerussite

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Cerussite and Uvite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
Pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al

Dispersion

0.060.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.803-2.0781.614-1.666
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
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Birefringence

0.2730.014-0.032
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Cerussite and Uvite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Cerussite and Uvite 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.