Nepheline

Formula: Na3(Na,K)Al4Si4O16

Reflected/transmitted colour: colourless

Pleochroism: -

Optical isotropy/anisotropy: uniaxial

Optical sign: -

Refractive indices: ε = 1.526-1.542, w = 1.529-1.546

Birefringence δ: 0.003-0.005

2V angle:

Dispersion: weak

Optical orientation:

Optical axial plane:

 

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