Tantalite and Rinkite Ce Optical Properties

Tantalite

Rinkite Ce

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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

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

2.190-2.4571.653-1.662

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

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentWalter Schumann

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Tantalite and Rinkite Ce Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Tantalite and Rinkite Ce 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.