Berthierine

Formula: (Fe,Fe,Mg)2-3(Si,Al)2O5(OH)4

Reflected/transmitted colour:  greenish

Pleochroism:

Optical isotropy/anisotropy: biaxial

Optical sign:

Refractive indices: n = 1.62-1.65

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