Dalyite

Formula: K2ZrSi6O15

Reflected/transmitted colour:

Pleochroism:

Optical isotropy/anisotropy: Biaxial

Optical sign: -

Refractive indices: α = 1.575, β = 1.59, γ = 1.601

Bireflectance/Birefringence δ: 0.026

2V angle: 80° (calculated), 72° (measured)

Dispersion:

Optical orientation:

Optical axial plane:

 

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