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