Vandenbrandeite

Formula: Cu(UO2)(OH)4

Reflected/transmitted colour: Green

Pleochroism: Blue green (x), yellow green (z)

Optical isotropy/anisotropy: Biaxial

Optical sign: -

Refractive indices: α = 1.765, β = 1.792, γ = 1.800

Bireflectance/Birefringence δ: 0.035

2V angle: 56° (calculated), 90° (measured)

Dispersion: Strong

Optical orientation: Z Ù  elongation ≈ 40°

Optical axial plane:

 

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