Chlorapatite and Bowenite Optical Properties

Chlorapatite

Bowenite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy

1.2 Pleochroism

Weak to moderate; in pale colors.Anthony et al

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

1.665-1.6671.530-1.575

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Chlorapatite and Bowenite Optic Character

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

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