Torreyite

Formula: (Mg,Mn)9Zn4(SO4)2(OH)22.8H2O

Reflected/transmitted colour:

Pleochroism:

Optical isotropy/anisotropy: Biaxial

Optical sign: -

Refractive indices: α = 1.570, β = 1.584, γ = 1.585

Bireflectance/Birefringence δ: 0.015

2V angle: 28° (calculated), ~ 40° (measured)

Dispersion:

Optical orientation: X = b

Optical axial plane:

 

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