General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Al(UO2)2(VO4)2(OH)·11(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 1,012.09 gm)
Uranium 47.04 % U
Aluminum 2.67 % Al
Vanadium 10.07 % V
Hydrogen 2.29 % H
Oxygen 37.94 % O
Empirical Formula:
Al(UO2)2(VO4)2(OH)·11(H2O)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1963
Locality:
Mounana mine, Franceville, Haute Ogooue, Gabon.
Name Origin:
Named for the composition (Vanadium, Uranium).
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[001] Perfect
Color:
lemon.
Density:
3.62
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Habits:
Microscopic Crystals - Crystals visible only with microscopes., ,
Hardness:
2 - Gypsum
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
light yellow
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