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Agalmatolite and Manganotantalite Optical Properties


Manganotantalite and Agalmatolite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Pleochroism
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Sometimes strongArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
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Transparency
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TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Refractive Index
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2.19-2.34   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
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0.015   

Clarity
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TransparentWalter Schumann   

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Agalmatolite and Manganotantalite Optic Character

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

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Agalmatolite and Manganotantalite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Agalmatolite and Manganotantalite 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, Agalmatolite is Not Available while Agalmatolite is Not Available in appearance.

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