Formula: UO3 . nH2O (n < 2)
Origin of name: From Greek meta - after and schoepite
Crystal system: Orthorhombic
Crystal class: 2/m 2/m 2/m
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: Yellow
Diaphaneity:
Luster:
Habit: Crystals tabular
Hardness: ~ 2.5
Specific gravity:
Cleavage: 2; {001} perfect; {010} distinct
Tenacity:
Streak:
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