Azure malachite and Moss Agate Optic Character
Azure malachite and Moss Agate optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Azure malachite Vs Moss Agate 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 Azure malachite and Moss Agate 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.