Zimbabweite

Formula: (Na,K)2PbAs4(Ta,Nb,Ti)4O18

Reflected/transmitted colour:

Pleochroism: Pale yellow (x), light reddish brown (y), reddish brown (z)

Optical isotropy/anisotropy: Biaxial

Optical sign: +

Refractive indices: a = 2.1

Bireflectance/Birefringence δ:

2V angle: 80 (measured)

Dispersion: Very strong r < v

Optical orientation:

Optical axial plane:

 

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