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Bowenite and Sard Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy
Waxy

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.530-1.5751.535-1.539
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

-
-

Birefringence

-99990.008-0.010
0 0.296
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Clarity

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Translucent

Bowenite and Sard Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Bowenite and Sard 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.