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Tantalite and Sonolite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Resinous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.030.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

TransparentWalter Schumann
TransparentAnthony et al

Refractive Index

2.190-2.4571.763-1.793
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
-

Birefringence

0.083-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentWalter Schumann
TransparentAnthony et al

Tantalite and Sonolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Tantalite and Sonolite 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.