Sellaite

Refractive Index
1.3800
Abbe Number
70.0
Crystal System
Isotropic (cubic)
Formation
Natural
Dispersion Data
Approximate (from n, V)
Fits
1

Refraction Fits

Fit #1— Cauchy from (n_D, V_D estimated from fluoride family)

Cauchy approximation

Valid 0.38–0.78 µm

= 1.3800 = 70.0
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MgF2. Dispersion estimated (close to CaF2 fluorite). n_D from published gemological tables; V_D estimated from fluoride family because species-specific dispersion is not widely reported. Source: Winchell / GIA / Liddicoat compilations.

Absorption Specimens