Umbite

Formula: K2ZrSi3O9.H2O

Reflected/transmitted colour:

Pleochroism:

Optical isotropy/anisotropy: Biaxial

Optical sign: -

Refractive indices: α = 1.596, β = 1.619, γ = 1.630

Bireflectance/Birefringence δ: 0.034

2V angle: 68° (calculated), 80° (measured)

Dispersion:

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

Optical axial plane:

 

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