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Dioptase and Cerussite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak; dark emerald green
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
0.040.06
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.644-1.7201.803-2.078
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.051-0.0530.273
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent

Dioptase and Cerussite Optic Character

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

Dioptase and Cerussite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Dioptase 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, Dioptase is TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli while Dioptase is TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli in appearance.