Brucite and Bowenite Optical Properties

Brucite

Bowenite

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy

Pleochroism

Dispersion

0.030.01

0.005 1

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Transparency

TransparentMichael OâDonoghue

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Refractive Index

1.56-1.601.530-1.575

1 3.25

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Optic Character

Crystal System

Trigonal

Birefringence

0.010-0.020-9999

0 0.296

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Clarity

TransparentMichael OâDonoghue

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Brucite and Bowenite Optic Character

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

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Brucite and Bowenite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Brucite 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, Brucite is TransparentMichael OâDonoghue while Brucite is TransparentMichael OâDonoghue in appearance.