Trinitite and Manganotantalite Optical Properties

Trinitite

Manganotantalite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

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1.2 Pleochroism

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Sometimes strongArthur Thomas

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

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

1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available2.19-2.34

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

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1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.015

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

TransparentWalter Schumann

Trinitite and Manganotantalite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Trinitite and Manganotantalite 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, Trinitite is Not Available while Trinitite is Not Available in appearance.