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Clinothulite and Bowenite Optical Properties


Bowenite and Clinothulite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy   

Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
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TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)   

Refractive Index
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1.530-1.575   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
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Clarity
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Clinothulite and Bowenite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Clinothulite 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, Clinothulite is Not Available while Clinothulite is Not Available in appearance.

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