General Information:
Chemical Formula:
HK(UO2)(SiO4)·1.5(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 429.24 gm)
Potassium 9.11 % K
Uranium 55.45 % U
Silicon 6.54 % Si
Hydrogen 0.94 % H
Oxygen 27.96 % O
Empirical Formula:
HK(UO2)(SiO4)·1.5(H2O)
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[010] Perfect, [001] Distinct
Color:
yellow or light yellow.
Density:
3.6
Hardness:
3.5-4 - Copper Penny-Flourite
Luminescence:
Fluorescent.
Luster:
Vitreous - Pearly
Streak:
white
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