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Cerussite

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Cerussite and Wardite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
0.06NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.803-2.0781.590-1.599
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.2730.009
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Cerussite and Wardite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Cerussite and Wardite 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.