Diamond and Bowenite Optical Properties

Diamond

Bowenite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Adamantine

Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy

1.2 Pleochroism

None

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

0.04NA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)

1.5 Refractive Index

2.417-2.4191.530-1.575

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

cubic

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Diamond and Bowenite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Diamond 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, Diamond is Translucent, Transparent and Transparent to opaque while Diamond is Translucent, Transparent and Transparent to opaque in appearance.