Magnesioferrite

Formula: MgFe2O4

Reflected/transmitted colour: variable, darker varieties almost opaque, polished section in air gray with a brownish tint, in oil distinctly brown

Pleochroism: -

Optical isotropy/anisotropy: isotropic, polished section isotropic

Optical sign:

Refractive indices: n  = 2.38

Birefringence δ/bireflectance:

2V angle:

Dispersion: moderate

Optical orientation:

Optical axial plane:

 

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