Chalcocite

Formula: Cu2S

Reflected/transmitted colour: polished section bluish white, bluish streaks may be due to polishing

Pleochroism:

Optical isotropy/anisotropy: polished section weak to distinct anisotropy, emerald-green to light pinkish( strong illumination), straight extinction (apparent isotropy may be a result of too great pressure during polishing)

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Refractive indices:

Birefringence δ/bireflectance: polished section very weak

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