Stibiotantalite and Steatite Optical Properties

Stibiotantalite

Steatite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Adamantine

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Gemmological Tables (2004)

1.5 Refractive Index

2.37-2.451.539-1.596

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

0.080.046-0.050

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Stibiotantalite and Steatite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stibiotantalite and Steatite 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.