Uvanite

Formula: U2V6O21.15H2O

Origin of name: from composition, uranium and vanadium

 

Crystal system: orthorhombic

Crystal class: unknown

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Colour: Brownish yellow

Diaphaneity: Translucent

Luster: 

Habit: Microcrystalline masses and coatings, granular

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Cleavage: 2; pinacoidal, good

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Streak: Light yellow

 

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Comments:  Radioactive

 

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