General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Cu(UO2)2(SO4)2(OH)2·8(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 973.87 gm)
Uranium 48.88 % U
Copper 6.53 % Cu
Hydrogen 1.86 % H
Sulfur 6.59 % S
Oxygen 36.14 % O
Empirical Formula:
Cu(UO2)2(SO4)2(OH)2·8(H2O)
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[100] Good
Color:
yellow or greenish yellow.
Density:
3.3 - 3.5, Average = 3.4
Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Translucent
Habits:
Druse - Crystal growth in a cavity which results in numerous crystal tipped surfaces., Reniform - "Kidney like" in shape (e.g.. hematite)., Massive - Uniformly indistinguishable cryst als forming large masses.
Hardness:
2 - Gypsum
Luminescence:
Non-fluorescent.
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
light green
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