Idaite

Formula: Cu3FeS4 (?)

Reflected/transmitted colour: polished section reddish to yellowish gray

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Optical isotropy/anisotropy: polished section extremely strong anisotropy, as decomposition product in bornite in 45° position vivid green, as crystals of hypogene origin in 45° grayish green

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Birefringence δ/bireflectance: very strong, in air O reddish orange to red-brown, E, bright yellowish gray, same in oil but more vivid colours

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