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Zultanite
Zultanite

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Zultanite and Bowenite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy

Pleochroism

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-

Dispersion

-0.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
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Refractive Index

1.68-1.751.530-1.575
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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-

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
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Zultanite and Bowenite Optic Character

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

Zultanite and Bowenite Transparency

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