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Crocoite

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Crocoite and Cerussite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine
Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
Distinctly trichroic
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.06
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
2.31-2.661.803-2.078
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/n
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.273
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Crocoite and Cerussite Optic Character

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

Crocoite and Cerussite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Crocoite and Cerussite 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, Crocoite is Transparent while Crocoite is Transparent in appearance.