Veatchite-A

Formula: Sr2B11O16(OH)5.H2O

Reflected/transmitted colour: Colourless

Pleochroism:

Optical isotropy/anisotropy: Biaxial

Optical sign: +

Refractive indices: α = 1.549, β = 1.551, γ = 1.621

Bireflectance/Birefringence δ: 0.072

2V angle: 20° (calculated), 25° (measured)

Dispersion: Strong, r < v

Optical orientation: X = c, Z = b

Optical axial plane:

 

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