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Stibiotantalite
Stibiotantalite

Ruby Zoisite
Ruby Zoisite



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Stibiotantalite and Ruby Zoisite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Adamantine
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Pleochroism

-
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Dispersion

0.030.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
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Refractive Index

2.37-2.45-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

-
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Birefringence

0.08-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Stibiotantalite and Ruby Zoisite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stibiotantalite and Ruby Zoisite 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.