Formula: Pb U7 O22 . nH2O (n < 12)
Origin of name: From Greek meta - after and vandendriesscheite
Crystal system: Orthorhombic
Crystal class: Unknown
Twinning:
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Colour: Yellowish orange to orange
Diaphaneity: Translucent
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Specific gravity: 5.45
Cleavage: None
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Comments: Most physical properties same as vandendriesscheite
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