Vanuranylite

Formula: (H2O,Ba,Ca,K)1.6(UO2)2V2O8.4H2O

Origin of name: from vanadium and uranyl

 

Crystal system: orthorhombic

Crystal class: unknown

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Colour: yellow

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Habit: crystals platy pseudohexagonal, minute, fine crusts

Hardness: about 2

Specific gravity: 3.64

Cleavage: 1; {001} perfect

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