Voggite

Formula: Na2Zr(PO4)(CO3)(OH).2H2O

Reflected/transmitted colour: Colourless

Pleochroism:

Optical isotropy/anisotropy: Biaxial

Optical sign: +

Refractive indices: α = 1.569, β = 1.594, γ = 1.622

Bireflectance/Birefringence δ: 0.053

2V angle: 88° (calculated), 81° (measured)

Dispersion: Strong, r << v

Optical orientation: X = b, Z Ù c = 22°

Optical axial plane:

 

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