Formula: Zn2(UO2)(SO4)3(OH)10.16H2O
Origin of name: From zinc and zippeite
Crystal system: orthorhombic
Crystal class: unknown
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: Yellow, orange, red-brown
Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent
Luster: Earthy, dull
Habit: Crystals curved, minute; coatings
Hardness: 5-5.5
Specific gravity: 4.3
Cleavage: [010] distinct
Tenacity:
Streak:
Synonyms/varieties:
Comments: Fluorescent, SW-UV bright yellow, LW-UV bright yellow
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