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