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