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