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Stolzite and Cerussite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Resinous, Subadamantine
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0.03
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2.180-2.190
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tetragonal
0.090
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Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous
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0.06
Transparent, Translucent
1.803-2.078
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Orthorhombic
0.273
Transparent

Stolzite and Cerussite Optic Character

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

Stolzite and Cerussite Transparency

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