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