Baghdadite

Formula: Ca3(Zr,Ti)Si2O9

Reflected/transmitted colour: colourless

Pleochroism:

Optical isotropy/anisotropy: biaxial

Optical sign: +

Refractive indices: a = 1.652, b = 1.658, g = 1.670

Birefringence δ: 0.018

2V angle: ~72°

Dispersion:

Optical orientation: a = c, g = a

Optical axial plane:

 

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