Stibiotantalite and Matrix Opal Optical Properties

Stibiotantalite

Matrix Opal

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Adamantine

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1.2 Pleochroism

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AbsentWalter Schumann

1.3 Dispersion

NANone

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

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1.5 Refractive Index

2.37-2.451.37-1.52

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

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1.8 Birefringence

0.08Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

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Stibiotantalite and Matrix Opal Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stibiotantalite and Matrix Opal 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.