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