Veatchite

Formula: Sr2B11O16(OH)5.H2O

Reflected/transmitted colour: Colourless

Pleochroism:

Optical isotropy/anisotropy: Biaxial

Optical sign: +

Refractive indices: α = 1.551, β = 1.553, γ = 1.620

Bireflectance/Birefringence δ: 0.069

2V angle: 22° (calculated), 37° (measured)

Dispersion: Perceptible, r > v

Optical orientation: X = b, Y Ù a = -2°

Optical axial plane:

 

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