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