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Bowenite and Marcasite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy
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Pleochroism

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Dispersion

0.010.05
0.005 1
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Transparency

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Refractive Index

1.530-1.575-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

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Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Bowenite and Marcasite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Bowenite and Marcasite 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.