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