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Diaspore and Cerussite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Pearly
Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
Strong
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.06
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.702-1.7501.803-2.078
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0480.273
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Diaspore and Cerussite Optic Character

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

Diaspore and Cerussite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Diaspore 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, Diaspore is Transparent while Diaspore is Transparent in appearance.