Rabejacite

Formula: Ca(UO2)4(SO4)2(OH)6.6H2O

Origin of name: after locality Rabejac, France

 

Crystal system: orthorhombic

Crystal class: unknown

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Colour: amber yellow

Diaphaneity: transparent to translucent

Luster: vitreous

Habit: flattened tablets to 0.1 mm, rounded nodules

Hardness: 3

Specific gravity: 4.1

Cleavage: none

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Comments: fluoresces light yellow under SW and LW ultraviolet light

 

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