Varulite

Formula: (Na,Ca)Mn(Mn,Fe,Fe)2(PO4)3

Reflected/transmitted colour:

Pleochroism: Yellow green (x) grass green (z)

Optical isotropy/anisotropy: Biaxial

Optical sign: +

Refractive indices: α = 1.708, γ = 1.722

Bireflectance/Birefringence δ: 0.014

2V angle: 70° (measured)

Dispersion: r > v

Optical orientation:

Optical axial plane:

 

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