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