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Uvite and Bowenite Optical Properties


Bowenite and Uvite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy   

Pleochroism
Pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al   
Not Available   

Dispersion
0.02   
22
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent   
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)   

Refractive Index
1.614-1.666   
1.530-1.575   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Not Available   

Birefringence
0.014-0.032   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   

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Uvite and Bowenite Optic Character

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

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

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