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Cerussite

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Cerussite and Zircon Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous
Adamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
0.060.04
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.803-2.0781.810-2.024
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
tetragonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.2730.047-0.055
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Cerussite and Zircon Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Cerussite and Zircon 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.