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Turquoise and Tantalite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Waxy
Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NoneNA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent, Opaque
TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.610-1.6502.190-2.457
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Triclinic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0400.083
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
TransparentWalter Schumann

Turquoise and Tantalite Optic Character

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

Turquoise and Tantalite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Turquoise and Tantalite 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, Turquoise is Opaque and Translucent while Turquoise is Opaque and Translucent in appearance.