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