Stibiotantalite and Lawsonite Optical Properties

Stibiotantalite

Lawsonite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Adamantine

Vitreous, Greasy

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

Weak

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Not Available

1.5 Refractive Index

2.37-2.451.672-1.676

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

Orthorhombic

1.8 Birefringence

0.080.019-0.021

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Not Available

Stibiotantalite and Lawsonite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stibiotantalite and Lawsonite 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.