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Formula: CaB2O2(OH)4

Reflected/transmitted colour:

Pleochroism:

Optical isotropy/anisotropy: Biaxial

Optical sign: -

Refractive indices: α = 1.585, β = 1.614, γ = 1.614

Bireflectance/Birefringence δ: 0.029

2V angle: 0° (calculated), 24-28° (measured)

Dispersion:

Optical orientation: Parallel extinction

Optical axial plane:

 

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