Formula: Na4UO2(CO3)3
Origin of name: After Jiri Cejak (1929-) for his numerous contributions to the crystal chemistry of U minerals.
Crystal system: Triclinic
Crystal class: 1 or 1
Twinning:
Unit cell: a = 9.28, b = 9.295, c = 12.864, Z = 4; alpha = 90.293°, beta = 91.124°, gamma = 119.548°
Colour: Pale yellow to beige
Diaphaneity: Opaque
Luster: Vitreous
Habit: Pseudo-hexagonal, microscopic crystals
Hardness:
Specific gravity: 3.67
Cleavage:
Tenacity:
Streak: Light yellow
Synonyms/varieties:
Comments: Fluorescent, SW-UV weak yellow, LW-UV weak greenish yellow
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