Swartzite

Formula: CaMg(UO2)(CO3)3.12H2O

Origin of name: for C. Schwartz, American mineralogist

 

Crystal system: monoclinic

Crystal class: 2/m

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Colour: green, becomes dull yellowish on dehydration

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Habit: crystals prismatic, minute, crusts

Hardness

Specific gravity: 2.3

Cleavage: none

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Comments: fluoresces bright yellowish green

 

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