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Jasper and Tantalite Optical Properties


Tantalite and Jasper Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Resinous   

Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann   
Not Available   

Dispersion
None   
Not Available   

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

Refractive Index
1.540   
2.190-2.457   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.083   

Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   
TransparentWalter Schumann   

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Jasper and Tantalite Optic Character

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

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Jasper and Tantalite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Jasper 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, Jasper is Opaque while Jasper is Opaque in appearance.

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