Althupite

Formula: ThAl(UO2)7(PO4)4O2(OH)5.15H2O

Reflected/transmitted colour: yellowish

Pleochroism: α very pale yellow, β = γ darker yellow

Optical isotropy/anisotropy: biaxial

Optical sign: -

Refractive indices: α = 1.620, β = 1.661, γ = 1.665

Birefringence δ: 0.045

2V angle: measured: 34°, calculated: 34°

Dispersion: r < v, strong

Optical orientation: α ≈ a, γ ^ c = 15°

Optical axial plane:

 

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