Mourite

Formula:  UMo5O12(OH)10

Origin of name:  From composition

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  m or 2/m

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Colour:  Violet

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Habit:  Platy, in veriform aggregates; fibrous radiating, in fan-shaped aggregates

Hardness:  ~ 3

Specific gravity:  4.29

Cleavage:  None

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Streak:  Violet-blue

 

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