Formula: Ca(UO2)2(AsO4)2 . 8H2O
Origin of name: From Greek meta - after and uranospinite
Crystal system: Tetragonal
Crystal class: 4/m 2/m 2/m
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Colour: Lemon-yellow to green
Diaphaneity:
Luster: Pearly on {001}
Habit: Crystals rectangular plates, small, thin
Hardness: 2 to 3
Specific gravity: 3.70
Cleavage: 2; {001} perfect, {100} distinct
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