Tengchongite

Formula: Ca(UO2)6(MoO4)2O5.12H2O

Origin of name: after locality Tengchong County, Yunnan, China

 

Crystal system: Orthorhombic

Crystal class: 222

Twinning:

Unit cell: a = 15.616, b = 13.043, c = 17.716

 

Colour: Yellow

Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent

Luster: Vitreous

Habit: irregular tabular grains to micaceous

Hardness: 2 to 2.5

Specific gravity: 4.25

Cleavage: 1; {001} perfect

Tenacity: 

Streak: Light yellow

 

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Comments:  Radioactive

 

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