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Tantalite
Tantalite

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Tantalite and Seraphinite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Resinous
Pearly, Greasy

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.030.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

TransparentWalter Schumann
Transparent

Refractive Index

2.190-2.4571.571-1.597
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
Biaxial/+

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
-

Birefringence

0.083-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentWalter Schumann
Transparent

Tantalite and Seraphinite Optic Character

Tantalite and Seraphinite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Tantalite and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite 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. Seraphinite has Biaxial/+ character.

Tantalite and Seraphinite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Tantalite and Seraphinite 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 TransparentWalter Schumann while Tantalite is TransparentWalter Schumann in appearance.