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Star Ruby and Tantalite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
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Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.757-1.780
2.190-2.457
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.007-0.010
0.083
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
TransparentWalter Schumann

Star Ruby and Tantalite Optic Character

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

Star Ruby and Tantalite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Star Ruby 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, Star Ruby is Translucent and Transparent while Star Ruby is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.