Formula: Al(UO2)2V2O8(OH).11H2O
Origin of name: after composition, combination of symbols for elements (vanadium, uranium, aluminium)
Crystal system: Monoclinic
Crystal class: 2/m
Twinning:
Unit cell: a = 10.55 Å, b = 8.44 Å, c = 24.52 Å, b = 103°
Colour: Lemon yellow
Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent
Luster:
Habit: crystals platy, microscopic
Hardness: about 2
Specific gravity: 3.62
Cleavage: 1; {001} perfect
Tenacity:
Streak: Light yellow
Synonyms/varieties:
Comments: Radioactive
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