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Beudantite and Manganotantalite Optical Properties


Manganotantalite and Beudantite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Resinous   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
visible   
Sometimes strongArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.957   
2.19-2.34   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Not Available   

Birefringence
0.014   
0.015   

Clarity
Not Available   
TransparentWalter Schumann   

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Beudantite and Manganotantalite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Beudantite 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, Beudantite is Not Available while Beudantite is Not Available in appearance.

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