Cerussite and Williamsite Optical Properties

Cerussite

Williamsite

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Optical Properties

Luster

Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous

Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy

Pleochroism

Dispersion

0.060.03

0.005 1

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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Refractive Index

1.803-2.0781.530-1.575

1 3.25

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Optic Character

Crystal System

Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.273-9999

0 0.296

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Clarity

Transparent

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Cerussite and Williamsite Optic Character

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

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Cerussite and Williamsite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Cerussite and Williamsite 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.