General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Al2(UO2)(PO4)3(OH)2·8(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 787.04 gm)
Uranium 30.24 % U
Aluminum 6.86 % Al
Phosphorus 11.81 % P
Hydrogen 2.31 % H
Oxygen 48.79 % O
Empirical Formula:
Al2(UO2)(PO4)3(OH)2·8(H2O)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1976
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[???] Perfect, [???] Perfect, [???] Perfect
Color:
yellow or light yellow.
Density:
2.82 - 2.9, Average = 2.86
Diaphaniety:
Translucent
Hardness:
2-3 - Gypsum-Calcite
Luminescence:
Fluorescent.
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
yellow white
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