Studtite

Formula: UO4.4H2O

Origin of name: for F. Studt, Belgian geologist

 

Crystal system: monoclinic

Crystal class: 2

Twinning: 

Unit cell: a = 11.85 Å, b = 6.79 Å, c = 4.25 Å, b = 93.6°

 

Colour: whitish yellow to yellow

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Luster: 

Habit: crystals acicular, to 4 mm, thin crusts, radial aggregates

Hardness

Specific gravity: 3.64

Cleavage: none

Tenacity: fibers flexible

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