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