Baryte Barite and Hawks Eye Optic Character
Baryte Barite and Hawks Eye optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Baryte Barite and Hawks Eye 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 Baryte Barite and Hawks Eye 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.