Taikanite

Formula: BaSr2Mn2O2(Si4O12)

Reflected/transmitted colour:

Pleochroism: Strong, violet to black (X), emerald green (Y=Z)

Optical isotropy/anisotropy: Biaxial

Optical sign: +

Refractive indices: α = 1.775, β = 1.792, γ = 1.814

Bireflectance/Birefringence δ: 0.039

2V angle: 84° (calculated), 74-80° (measured)

Dispersion: Strong, r > v

Optical orientation: X = a, Y = b, Z Ù c = 44°

Optical axial plane:

 

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