Akoya pearl and Onyx Optic Character
Akoya pearl and Onyx optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Akoya pearl and Onyx 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 Akoya pearl and Onyx 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.