Formula: UO3.2H2O
Origin of name: from Greek para = similar and schoepite
Crystal system: orthorhombic
Crystal class: 2/m 2/m 2/m
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: yellow
Diaphaneity:
Luster:
Habit: crystals tabular, pseudohexagonal aspect
Hardness: 2 to 3
Specific gravity:
Cleavage: 2; {001} perfect, {010} distinct
Tenacity:
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