Wilcoxite

Formula: MgAl(SO4)2F.18H2O

Reflected/transmitted colour:

Pleochroism:

Optical isotropy/anisotropy: Biaxial

Optical sign: -

Refractive indices: α = 1.424-1.425, β = 1.436, γ = 1.437-1.438

Bireflectance/Birefringence δ: 0.014

2V angle: 44° (calculated), 48° (measured)

Dispersion:

Optical orientation:

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