Pectolite

Formula: Ca2NaH(SiO3)3

Reflected/transmitted colour: colourless

Pleochroism: -

Optical isotropy/anisotropy: biaxial

Optical sign: +

Refractive indices: α = 1. 595-1.610, β = 1.605-1.615, γ 1.632-1.645

Birefringence δ: 0.030-0.038

2Vγ angle: 50-63°

Dispersion: r > v, weak

Optical orientation: α Λ z = 10-19°, β Λ x = 10-16°

Optical axial plane: near (100)

 

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