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Brookite

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Brookite and Bowenite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Adamantine
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy

Pleochroism

Very weak
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Dispersion

0.200.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
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Refractive Index

2.583-2.7411.530-1.575
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Orthorhombic
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Birefringence

0.117-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
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Brookite and Bowenite Optic Character

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

Brookite and Bowenite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Brookite 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, Brookite is while Brookite is in appearance.