Utahite

FormulaCu5Zn3(TeO4)4(OH)8 7H2O

Reflected/transmitted colour: RL pale brown with green internal reflections

Pleochroism: RL none

Optical isotropy/anisotropy: Biaxial

Optical sign: ?

Refractive indices: a=1.83-1.84, b=1.83-1.9, g=1.88-1.9

Bireflectance/Birefringence δ: 0.05-0.06, RL slight

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