Uramphite

Formula: (NH4)(UO2)(PO4).3H2O

Reflected/transmitted colour:

Pleochroism: Colourless (X), pale green (Y=Z)

Optical isotropy/anisotropy: Biaxial, anomalous

Optical sign: -

Refractive indices: α = 1.564, β = 1.585, γ = 1.585

Bireflectance/Birefringence δ: 0.021

2V angle: 0° (calculated), 0-3° (measured)

Dispersion: Strong, r > v

Optical orientation:

Optical axial plane:

 

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