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Topaz and Bowenite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy

Pleochroism

Weak
-

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Refractive Index

1.606-1.6441.530-1.575
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Orthorhombic
-

Birefringence

0.008-0.011-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Topaz and Bowenite Optic Character

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

Topaz and Bowenite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Topaz 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, Topaz is Transparent while Topaz is Transparent in appearance.