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Celestine and Tantalite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Pearly
Weakly trichroiC
0.01
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1.619-1.635
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Orthorhombic
0.004-0.012
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Resinous
-
0.03
TransparentWalter Schumann
2.190-2.457
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Orthorhombic
0.083
TransparentWalter Schumann

Celestine and Tantalite Optic Character

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

Celestine and Tantalite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Celestine and Tantalite 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, Celestine is while Celestine is in appearance.