Grimselite

Formula:  K3Na(UO2)(CO3)3 . H2O

Origin of name:   Locality; Grimsel area, Bern Switzerland

 

Crystal system:   Hexagonal

Crystal class:  -6m2

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Colour:   Yellow

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Habit:  Crystals; anhedral grains in aggregates forming crusts

Hardness:  2 to 2.5

Specific gravity:  3.30

Cleavage:  None

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Streak:  Pale yellow

 

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