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Cubic Zirconia and Manganotantalite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Sometimes strongArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
2.150-2.182
2.19-2.34
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Isometric
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1.8 Birefringence
Not Available
0.015
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
TransparentWalter Schumann

Cubic Zirconia and Manganotantalite Optic Character

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

Cubic Zirconia and Manganotantalite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Cubic Zirconia 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, Cubic Zirconia is Transparent while Cubic Zirconia is Transparent in appearance.