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