Mundite

Formula:  Al(UO2)3(PO4)2(OH)3 . 51/2H2O

Origin of name:  For W. Mund, Belgian radiochemist

 

Crystal system:  Orthorhombic

Crystal class:  mm2 or 2/m 2/m 2/m

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Colour:  Pale yellow

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Habit:  Rectangular plates

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Specific gravity:  4.295

Cleavage:  3; {010}, {100} and {001} perfect

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