Burpalite

Formula: Na2CaZrSi2O7F2

Reflected/transmitted colour: colourless

Pleochroism:

Optical isotropy/anisotropy: biaxial

Optical sign: -

Refractive indices: α = 1.627, β = 1.634, γ = 1.639

Bireflectance/Birefringence δ: 0.012

2V angle: calculated 80°

Dispersion: r < v, weak

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

Optical axial plane:

 

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