Merrihueite

Formula: (K,Na)2(Fe,Mg)5Si12O30

Reflected/transmitted colour:

Pleochroism:

Optical isotropy/anisotropy: Uniaxial

Optical sign: -

Refractive indices: ε = 1.559-1.592, ω = 1.570

Bireflectance/Birefringence δ: 0.011-0.022

2V angle:

Dispersion:

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