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Tantalite and Paraiba Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Resinous
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1.2 Pleochroism
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1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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1.5 Refractive Index
2.190-2.4571.618-1.643
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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1.8 Birefringence
0.083Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TransparentWalter Schumann
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Tantalite and Paraiba Optic Character

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

Tantalite and Paraiba Transparency

Similar to their colors, Tantalite and Paraiba 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, Tantalite is Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references and TransparentWalter Schumann while Tantalite is Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references and TransparentWalter Schumann in appearance.