Childrenite and Bowenite Optical Properties

Childrenite

Bowenite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Resinous

Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy

1.2 Pleochroism

visible

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)

1.5 Refractive Index

1.639-1.6721.530-1.575

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

0.027-0.042Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Childrenite and Bowenite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Childrenite 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, Childrenite is Transparent while Childrenite is Transparent in appearance.