Talmessite

Formula: Ca2Mg(AsO4)2.2H2O

Reflected/transmitted colour: Colourless

Pleochroism:

Optical isotropy/anisotropy: Biaxial

Optical sign: -

Refractive indices: α = 1.672, β = 1.685, γ = 1.698

Bireflectance/Birefringence δ: 0.026

2V angle: 88° (calculated), 90° (measured)

Dispersion:

Optical orientation:

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