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Manganotantalite and Hanksite Optical Properties


Hanksite and Manganotantalite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Sometimes strongArthur Thomas   
Not Available   

Dispersion
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Not Available   

Transparency
TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Not Available   

Refractive Index
2.19-2.34   
1.481   

Optic Character
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Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Hexagonal   

Birefringence
0.015   
0.020   

Clarity
TransparentWalter Schumann   
Not Available   

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Manganotantalite and Hanksite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Manganotantalite and Hanksite 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.

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