Thomsenolite

Formula: NaCaAlF6.H2O

Reflected/transmitted colour: Colourless

Pleochroism:

Optical isotropy/anisotropy: Biaxial

Optical sign: -

Refractive indices: α = 1.4072, β = 1.4136, γ = 1.415

Bireflectance/Birefringence δ: 0.078

2V angle: 50-55° (measured)

Dispersion: Weak, r < v

Optical orientation: X c = -52°, Z = b

Optical axial plane:

 

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