Buergerite

Formula: NaFe3Al6(BO3)3Si6O21F

Reflected/transmitted colour: yellow

Pleochroism: w = yellow-brown, e = very pale yellow

Optical isotropy/anisotropy: uniaxial

Optical sign: -

Refractive indices: w = 1.735, e = 1.655

Birefringence δ: 0.08

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