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Tantalite and Scheelite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Resinous
-
0.03
TransparentWalter Schumann
2.190-2.457
-
Orthorhombic
0.083
TransparentWalter Schumann
 
Vitreous, Adamantine
Definite dichoric in yellow (yellow to orange-brown)
0.04
Translucent, Transparent
1.918-1.936
-
tetragonal
0.016
Translucent

Tantalite and Scheelite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Tantalite and Scheelite 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 while Tantalite is in appearance.