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Polyhalite
Polyhalite

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Cerussite



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Polyhalite and Cerussite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Resinous
Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.020.06
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.546-1.5481.803-2.078
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Triclinic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.0210.273
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Polyhalite and Cerussite Optic Character

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

Polyhalite and Cerussite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Polyhalite 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, Polyhalite is while Polyhalite is in appearance.