Tlapallite

Formula: H6(Ca,Pb)2(Cu,Zn)3(SO4)(TeO3)4(TeO6)

Reflected/transmitted colour:

Pleochroism: Moderate, in shades of bottle-green

Optical isotropy/anisotropy: Biaxial

Optical sign: -

Refractive indices: α = 1.815-1.915, β = 1.960-2.115, γ = 1.960-2.115

Bireflectance/Birefringence δ: 0.145-0.200

2V angle: Small (measured)

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