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