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