Tellurite

Formula: TeO2

Reflected/transmitted colour:

Pleochroism:

Optical isotropy/anisotropy: Biaxial

Optical sign: -

Refractive indices: α = 2.00, β = 2.18, γ = 2.35

Bireflectance/Birefringence δ: 0.35

2V angle: about 90° (measured)

Dispersion: Moderate, r < v

Optical orientation: X = b, Y= a, Z = c

Optical axial plane:

 

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