Friedelite and Manganotantalite Optical Properties

Friedelite

Manganotantalite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

NilArthur Thomas

Sometimes strongArthur Thomas

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Translucent

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

1.5 Refractive Index

1.627-1.6632.19-2.34

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/m

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

0.032-0.0350.015

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Translucent

TransparentWalter Schumann

Friedelite and Manganotantalite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Friedelite 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, Friedelite is Translucent while Friedelite is Translucent in appearance.