Shandite

Formula: Pb2Ni3S2

Reflected/transmitted colour: opaque, polished section white with a slight creamy tint

Pleochroism: polished section distinct

Optical isotropy/anisotropy: polished section very strong, gray blue to yellow-brown

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Birefringence δ/bireflectance: polished section strong, ε similar to heazlewoodite, w much darker  and bluish gray

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