Home
Gemstones


Bikolite and Howlite Optical Properties


Howlite and Bikolite Optical Properties


Benefits >>
<< Physical Properties

Bikolite and Howlite Optic Character

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

Compare Gems Found In Africa

Bikolite and Howlite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Bikolite and Howlite 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, Bikolite is Not Available while Bikolite is Not Available in appearance.

Gems Found In Africa

Gems Found In Africa


Compare Gems Found In Africa