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