Pseudobrookite

Formula: FeTiO5

Reflected/transmitted colour: polished section different shades of gray, depending on substitutions, very similar in colour to rutile. Reddish yellow internal reflections (in contrast to rutile which shows more abundant light yellow internal reflections).

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Optical isotropy/anisotropy: polished section distinct anisotropic

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Birefringence δ/bireflectance: polished section weak

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