Rinkite

Formula: (Ca,Ce)4(Na,Ca)3Ti(Si2O7)2(O,F)4

Reflected/transmitted colour:

Pleochroism:

Optical isotropy/anisotropy: Biaxial

Optical sign: +

Refractive indices: a=1.665, b=1.668, g=1.681

Bireflectance/Birefringence δ: 0.016

2V angle: 52.2° (calculated), 43° (measured)

Dispersion: Strong, r < v

Optical orientation:

Optical axial plane:

 

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