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Stibiotantalite
Stibiotantalite

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Stibiotantalite and Pyrope Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Adamantine
-
0.03
-
2.37-2.45
-
-
0.08
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
 
Greasy, Vitreous
None
0.02
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1.720-1.756
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cubic
-9999
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Stibiotantalite and Pyrope Optic Character

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

Stibiotantalite and Pyrope Transparency

Similar to their colors, Stibiotantalite and Pyrope 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 while Stibiotantalite is in appearance.