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