Moluranite

Formula:  H4U(UO2)3(MoO4)7 . 18H2O

Origin of name:  From composition

 

Crystal system:  Amorphous

Crystal class:  Unknown

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Colour:  Black, thin fragments brown

Diaphaneity:  Translucent

Luster:  Resinous

Habit:  Massive; colloform

Hardness:  3 to 4

Specific gravity:  ~ 4

Cleavage:  None

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