Manganotantalite and Fancy Diamond Optical Properties

Manganotantalite

Fancy Diamond

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

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1.2 Pleochroism

Sometimes strongArthur Thomas

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1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

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

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1.5 Refractive Index

2.19-2.342.42

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

cubic

1.8 Birefringence

0.015Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentWalter Schumann

Color grading system

Manganotantalite and Fancy Diamond Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Manganotantalite and Fancy Diamond 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, Manganotantalite is Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references and TransparentWalter Schumann while Manganotantalite is Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references and TransparentWalter Schumann in appearance.