Adelite

Formula: CaMg(AsO4)(OH)

Reflected/transmitted colour: colourless

Pleochroism:

Optical isotropy/anisotropy: biaxial

Optical sign: +

Refractive indices: α = 1.712, β = 1.721,  γ = 1.731

Birefringence δ: 0.019

2V angle: 68 to ~90°

Dispersion: r < v, weak

Optical orientation: α = a, β = c, γ = b

Optical axial plane:

 

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