General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Mg(UO2)2(AsO4)2·4-8(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 950.29 gm)
Magnesium 2.56 % Mg
Uranium 50.10 % U
Arsenic 15.77 % As
Hydrogen 1.27 % H
Oxygen 30.31 % O
Empirical Formula:
Mg(UO2)2(AsO4)2·6(H2O)
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[001] Perfect, [010] Indistinct, [110] Indistinct
Color:
yellow or light yellow.
Density:
3.51
Diaphaniety:
Subopaque
Hardness:
2.5 - Finger Nail
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
yellow white
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