Dietrichite

Formula: (Zn,Fe,Mn)Al2(SO4)4 . 22H2O

Reflected/transmitted colour:

Pleochroism:

Optical isotropy/anisotropy: Biaxial

Optical sign: +

Refractive indices: α = 1.475, β = 1.48, γ = 1.488

Bireflectance/Birefringence δ: 0.013

2V angle: 78° (calculated), 70° (measured)

Dispersion:

Optical orientation:

Optical axial plane:

 

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