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Bronzite
Bronzite

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Bronzite and Bowenite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

-
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Refractive Index

1.6681.530-1.575
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

Orthorhombic
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Birefringence

0.014-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Bronzite and Bowenite Optic Character

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

Bronzite and Bowenite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Bronzite and Bowenite 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, Bronzite is Transparent and Translucent while Bronzite is Transparent and Translucent in appearance.