Bowenite and Zincite Optical Properties

Bowenite

Zincite

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Optical Properties

Luster

Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy

Subadamantine, Resinous

Pleochroism

Very weak

Dispersion

0.010.16

0.005 1

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Transparency

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

TransparentRobert C. Kammerling

Refractive Index

1.530-1.5752.013-2.029

1 3.25

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Optic Character

Crystal System

Hexagonal

Birefringence

-99990.016

0 0.296

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Clarity

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

TransparentRobert C. Kammerling

Bowenite and Zincite Optic Character

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

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Bowenite and Zincite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Bowenite and Zincite 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.