Some observations on rutherfordine
The optical properties of rutherfordine, UO2CO3, previously determined on microscopic crystals, have been redetermined on considerably larger crystals; and the relations among the indices of refraction, the morphology, and the crystal structure have been examined. Rutherfordine is orthorhombic, biaxial positive, with α = 1.715, β = 1.730, γ = 1.795, 2V = 53° (calc.); X = b, Y = c (elongation, Z = a. The crystal structure of UO2CO 3 consists of layers of carbonate groups parallel to (010) with linear (O-U-O) ions normal to the layers. The indices β and γ correspond to vibration directions parallel to layers; the unexpectedly large difference in value between β and γ is ascribed to the optical anisotropy of the uranium-oxygen bonding in the layer. Indexed X-ray powder data are given.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1956 |
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Title | Some observations on rutherfordine |
DOI | 10.3133/tei584 |
Authors | Joan R. Clark, C. L. Christ |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Series Title | Trace Elements Investigations |
Series Number | 584 |
Index ID | tei584 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |