Zapatalite

Formula: Cu3Al4(PO4)3 (OH)9 .4H2O

Reflected/transmitted colour:

Pleochroism: Weak blue (ε), weak blue (ω)

Optical isotropy/anisotropy: Uniaxial

Optical sign: -

Refractive indices: ε = 1.635, ω = 1.646

Bireflectance/Birefringence δ: 0.011

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