Schröckingerite

Formula: NaCa3(UO2)(CO3)3(SO4)F.10H2O

Origin of name: for J. von Schröckinger, Austrian geologist

 

Crystal system: triclinic

Crystal class: -1

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Colour: greenish yellow

Diaphaneity: transparent

Luster: vitreous (weakly), pearly on cleavage

Habit: pseudohexagonal plates, to 1 mm, scales in globular aggregates, clusters or crusts

Hardness: 2.5

Specific gravity: 2.55

Cleavage: 1; {001} perfect, micaceous

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Comments: fluoresces bright yellowish green

 

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