Sulfur and Manganotantalite Optical Properties

Sulfur

Manganotantalite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

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1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

Sometimes strongArthur Thomas

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available2.19-2.34

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

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1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.015

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

TransparentWalter Schumann

Sulfur and Manganotantalite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Sulfur and Manganotantalite 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, Sulfur is Not Available while Sulfur is Not Available in appearance.