Abernathyite

Formula: K2(UO2)2(AsO4)2.6H20

Reflected/transmitted colour:

Pleochroism: ω = yellow, ε = pale yellow to colourless

Optical isotropy/anisotropy: unaxial, anomalously biaxial

Optical sign: -

Refractive indices: ω = 1.597, ε = 1.570

Birefringence δ: 0.027

2V angle: ~ 5°

Dispersion:

Optical orientation:

Optical axial plane:

 

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