General Information:
Chemical Formula:
(U,Ca,Ce)2(PO4)2·1-2(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 554.67 gm)
Calcium 4.34 % Ca
Cerium 5.05 % Ce
Uranium 51.50 % U
Phosphorus 11.17 % P
Hydrogen 0.55 % H
Oxygen 27.40 % O
Empirical Formula:
2(U0.6)2(Ca0.3)2(Ce0.1)(PO4)2·1.5(H2O)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1959
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
None
Color:
brown or brownish green.
Density:
4.75
Diaphaniety:
Translucent
Hardness:
3-4 - Calcite-Fluorite
Luster:
Greasy (Oily)
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