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Bowenite
Bowenite

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Bowenite and Clinozoisite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
StrongArthur Thomas

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.530-1.5751.670-1.734
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
monoclinic

Birefringence

-99990.006-0.011
0 0.296
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Clarity

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent

Bowenite and Clinozoisite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Bowenite and Clinozoisite 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.