Bixbite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Optic Character
Bixbite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Bixbite Vs Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg 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 Bixbite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg 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.