Threadgoldite

Formula: Al(UO2)2(PO4)2(OH).8H2O

Origin of name: for Ian Threadgold (1929-), Australian mineralogist, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia

 

Crystal system: monoclinic

Crystal class: 2/m

Twinning:

Unit cell: a = 20.25, b = 9.85, c = 19.75, β = 111.4°

 

Colour: greenish yellow

Diaphaneity: translucent

Luster: 

Habit: crystals tabular, micaceous

Hardness:  2-3

Specific gravity: 3.4

Cleavage: none

Tenacity: 

Streak: yellow white

 

Synonyms/varieties:

 

Comments:  Fluorescent, SW-UV pale green, LW-UV green

 

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