Vishnevite and Manganotantalite Optical Properties

Vishnevite

Manganotantalite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

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1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

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

1.490-1.5072.19-2.34

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

Hexagonal

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1.8 Birefringence

0.002-0.0120.015

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

TransparentWalter Schumann

Vishnevite and Manganotantalite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Vishnevite 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, Vishnevite is Not Available while Vishnevite is Not Available in appearance.