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Serendibite and Bowenite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
visible
0.02
-
1.696-1.702
-
Triclinic
0.005
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
 
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy
-
0.01
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
1.530-1.575
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-
-9999
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Serendibite and Bowenite Optic Character

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

Serendibite and Bowenite Transparency

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