Reniérite

Formula(Cu,Zn)11(Ge,As)2Fe4S16

Reflected/transmitted colour: opaque, polished section orange-brown, similar to bornite, but does not tarnish

Pleochroism: orange to brown or bronze with violet tint

Optical isotropy/anisotropy: polished section distinct to strong anisotropic, yellow-brown to dark brown or grayish yellow to bluish gray

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Birefringence δ/bireflectance: polished section distinct, orange to bronze with a violet tint

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