Piretite

Formula: Ca(UO2)3(SeO3)2(OH)4.4H2O

Reflected/transmitted colour:

Pleochroism:

Optical isotropy/anisotropy: Biaxial

Optical sign: -

Refractive indices: α = 1.54, β = 1.73, γ = 1.75

Bireflectance/Birefringence δ: 0.21

2V angle: 32° (calculated), 33° (measured)

Dispersion: r > v

Optical orientation:

Optical axial plane:

 

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