Vistepite

Formula: Mn5SnB2Si5O20

Reflected/transmitted colour:

Pleochroism:

Optical isotropy/anisotropy: Biaxial

Optical sign: -

Refractive indices: α = 1.696, β = 1.711, γ = 1.715

Bireflectance/Birefringence δ: 0.019

2V angle: 54.3° (calculated), 57° (measured)

Dispersion: Strong, r > v

Optical orientation:

Optical axial plane:

 

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