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Vishnevite and Tantalite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.490-1.5072.190-2.457
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.002-0.0120.083
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
TransparentWalter Schumann

Vishnevite and Tantalite Optic Character

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

Vishnevite and Tantalite Transparency

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