Vanthoffite

Formula: Na6Mg(SO4)4

Reflected/transmitted colour:

Pleochroism:

Optical isotropy/anisotropy: Biaxial

Optical sign: -

Refractive indices: α = 1.4880, β = 1.489, γ = 1.489

Bireflectance/Birefringence δ: 0.001

2V angle: 0° (calculated), 84° (measured)

Dispersion: Weak, r < v

Optical orientation:

Optical axial plane:

 

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