Stibiotantalite and Holmquistite Optical Properties

Stibiotantalite

Holmquistite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Adamantine

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

Strong in shades of violet when dark-colored.Anthony et al

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Transparent

1.5 Refractive Index

2.37-2.451.622-1.666

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma

1.8 Birefringence

0.08Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Transparent

Stibiotantalite and Holmquistite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stibiotantalite and Holmquistite 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, Stibiotantalite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Stibiotantalite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.