Formula: Ca(UO2)3(CO3)(OH)6.3H2O
Origin of name: from composition
Crystal system: Orthorhombic
Crystal class: mm2 or 2/m 2/m 2/m
Twinning:
Unit cell: a = 15.42, b = 16.08, c = 6.97
Colour: Brigth yellow
Diaphaneity: Transparent
Luster: Vitreous
Habit: Crystals acicular, in radiating aggregates to 4 mm
Hardness: 2 to 3
Specific gravity: 4.03
Cleavage: None
Tenacity:
Streak: Light yellow
Synonyms/varieties:
Comments: Radioactive
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