Dumontite

Formula:   Pb2(UO2)3O2(PO4)2 . 5H2O

Origin of name:   For A. Dumont, Belgian geologist

 

Crystal system:   Monoclinic

Crystal class:   2/m

Twinning:

Unit cell: a = 8.16 Å, b = 16.73 Å, c = 7.02 Å, b = 110°

 

Colour:  Pale yellow to golden yellow

Diaphaneity:

Luster:

Habit:   Crystals elongated on c-axis, flattened, striated parallel to c-axis, minute

Hardness:

Specific gravity:   5.65

Cleavage:   None

Tenacity: 

Streak:   Pale yellow

 

Synonyms/varieties:

 

Comments:   Fluoresces weak green

 

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