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