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Bowenite and Chalcopyrite Optical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Bowenite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy   
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Pleochroism
Not Available   
AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Refractive Index
1.530-1.575   
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Not Available   
tetragonal   

Birefringence
Not Available   
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Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Bowenite and Chalcopyrite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Bowenite and Chalcopyrite 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, Bowenite is Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) and TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli while Bowenite is Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) and TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli in appearance.

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