Tantalite and Scorodite Optical Properties

Tantalite

Scorodite

Add ⊕

1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Resinous

Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

Weak

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

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

Not Available

1.5 Refractive Index

2.190-2.457Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

1.8 Birefringence

0.083Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentWalter Schumann

Not Available

Tantalite and Scorodite Optic Character

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

Compare Brown Gemstones

Tantalite Vs Wavellite

Tantalite Vs Willemite

Tantalite Vs Verdelite

Tantalite and Scorodite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Tantalite and Scorodite 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.