Dallasite and Bowenite Optical Properties

Dallasite

Bowenite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

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1.5 Refractive Index

1.5401.530-1.575

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

0.008-0.010Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

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Dallasite and Bowenite Optic Character

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

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