Thorite

Formula: (Th,U)SiO4

Reflected/transmitted colour:

Pleochroism:

Optical isotropy/anisotropy: Uniaxial

Optical sign: +

Refractive indices: ω = 1.78-1.84,  ε = 1.79-1.84, n = 1.66-1.87 (metamict)

Bireflectance/Birefringence δ: 0.01-0.00

2V angle:

Dispersion:

Optical orientation:

Optical axial plane:

 

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