Baratovite

Formula: KCa7(Ti,Zr)2Li3Si12O36F2

Reflected/transmitted colour: colourless

Pleochroism:

Optical isotropy/anisotropy: biaxial

Optical sign: +

Refractive indices: a = 1.670, b = 1.670-1.671, g = 1.673-1.677

Birefringence δ: 0.007

2V angle: 32-60°

Dispersion: r > v, strong

Optical orientation: a Ù┴ {001} ≈ 50°

Optical axial plane:

 

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