Rauenthalite

Formula: Ca3(AsO4)2.10H2O

Reflected/transmitted colour:

Pleochroism:

Optical isotropy/anisotropy: Biaxial

Optical sign: +

Refractive indices: α = 1.540-1.546, β = 1.552, γ = 1.570-1.576

Bireflectance/Birefringence δ: 0.030

2V angle: 80° (calculated), 85° (measured)

Dispersion:

Optical orientation: Y Ù c = 5-10°

Optical axial plane:

 

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