Cerussite

Refractive Index
2.0000
Abbe Number
35.0
Crystal System
Isotropic (cubic)
Formation
Natural
Dispersion Data
Approximate (from n, V)
Fits
1

Refraction Fits

Fit #1— Cauchy from (n_D, V_D)

Cauchy approximation

Valid 0.38–0.78 µm

= 2.0000 = 35.0
n4004505005506006507007501.9601.9802.0002.0202.0402.0602.080

Lead carbonate — historical diamond simulant, very high dispersion. GIA dispersion 0.055. Source: GIA / Winchell / Liddicoat gemological tables.

Absorption Specimens