Getchellite

Formula: AsSbS3

Reflected/transmitted colour: polished section grayish white with a slight blue tint

Pleochroism:

Optical isotropy/anisotropy: biaxial, polished section weak anisotropy obscured by internal reflections

Optical sign: +

Refractive indices: α ≥ 2.72, ?

Birefringence δ/bireflectance: polished section distinct (in oil only)

2V angle: <46°

Dispersion: r > v, strong, crossed

Optical orientation: α = y, β Λ x = 15-16°, β Λ z = 101-102°

Optical axial plane:

 

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