General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Al(UO2)2(VO4)2(OH)·8(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 958.04 gm)
Uranium 49.69 % U
Aluminum 2.82 % Al
Vanadium 10.63 % V
Hydrogen 1.79 % H
Oxygen 35.07 % O
Empirical Formula:
Al(UO2)2(VO4)2(OH)·8(H2O)
Environment:
Stable at 20 deg C and 28-47% relative humidity.
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1970
Locality:
Mounana mine, Franceville, Haut Ogooue, Gabon.
Name Origin:
Named as the lower hydrate of vanuralite.
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[001] Perfect
Color:
lemon.
Density:
3.6
Diaphaniety:
Translucent
Habits:
Microscopic Crystals - Crystals visible only with microscopes., ,
Hardness:
2 - Gypsum
Streak:
light yellow
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