Covellite and Blue John Optic Character
Covellite and Blue John optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Covellite and Blue John 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 Covellite and Blue John 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.