Tlalocite

Formula: (Cu,Zn)16(TeO3)(TeO4)2Cl(OH)25.27H2O

Reflected/transmitted colour:

Pleochroism: Green (X), bluish green (Y=Z)

Optical isotropy/anisotropy: Biaxial

Optical sign: -

Refractive indices: α = 1.758, β = 1.796, γ = 1.810

Bireflectance/Birefringence δ: 0.052

2V angle: 61° (calculated), 64° (measured)

Dispersion:

Optical orientation:

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