Charoite and Bowenite Optical Properties
Luster
Pearly, Chatoyant
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy
Transparency
Translucent
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Refractive Index
1.545-1.560
1.530-1.575
Crystal System
Triclinic
-
Birefringence
0.009
-9999
Clarity
Translucent
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Charoite and Bowenite Optic Character
Charoite and Bowenite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Charoite 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 Charoite 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.
Charoite and Bowenite Transparency
Similar to their colors, Charoite 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, Charoite is Translucent while Charoite is Translucent in appearance.