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Nepouite and Bowenite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Waxy, Pearly
Weak
0.03
-
1.600-1.630
-
Orthorhombic
-9999
-
 
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy
-
0.01
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
1.530-1.575
-
-
-9999
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Nepouite and Bowenite Optic Character

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

Nepouite and Bowenite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Nepouite 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, Nepouite is while Nepouite is in appearance.