Manganotantalite and Quartz Rose Optical Properties

Manganotantalite

Quartz Rose

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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

2.19-2.34Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

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Trigonal

1.8 Birefringence

0.015Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentWalter Schumann

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Manganotantalite and Quartz Rose Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Manganotantalite and Quartz Rose 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.