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Bowenite

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Bowenite and Kyanite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

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Trichroic

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Refractive Index

1.530-1.5751.71-1.74
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

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Triclinic

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Bowenite and Kyanite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Bowenite and Kyanite 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.