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Bowenite

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Bowenite and Chlorapatite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy
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Pleochroism

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Weak to moderate; in pale colors.

Dispersion

0.010.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.530-1.5751.665-1.667
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

-
-

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent

Bowenite and Chlorapatite Optic Character

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

Bowenite and Chlorapatite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Bowenite and Chlorapatite 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 TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli while Bowenite is TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli in appearance.