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Larimar and Tantalite Optical Properties


Tantalite and Larimar Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Resinous   

Pleochroism
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Not Available   

Dispersion
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Not Available   

Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004)   
TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.595-1.645   
2.190-2.457   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.032-0.038   
0.083   

Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004)   
TransparentWalter Schumann   

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Larimar and Tantalite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Larimar 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, Larimar is Gemmological Tables (2004) while Larimar is Gemmological Tables (2004) in appearance.

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