General Information:
Chemical Formula:Na2Ca(UO2)(CO3)3·6(H2O)
Composition:(Molecular Weight = 644.20 gm)Sodium 7.14 %
NaCalcium 6.22 %
CaUranium 36.95 %
U Hydrogen 1.88 %
H Carbon 5.59 %
C Oxygen 42.22 %
O Empirical Formula: Na2Ca(UO2)(CO3)3·6(H2O)
Environment:Sandstone-hosted uranium deposits.
Locality:Hillside mine, Bagdad, Yavapai County, Arizona, USA.
Name Origin:Named for Charles Alfred Anderson (1902-1990), U. S. Geological Survey.
Physical Properties: Color:bright yellow green or green.
Density:2.79 - 2.87, Average = 2.83
Diaphaniety:Transparent to Translucent
Habits:Druse - Crystal growth in a cavity which results in numerous crystal tipped surfaces., Rhombohedral Crystals - Occurs as well-formed crystals showing rhobohedral crystals., Pseudo Cub ic - Crystals show a cubic outline.
Hardness:2.5 - Finger Nail
Luminescence:Fluorescent, Short UV=bright yellow green, Long UV=bright yellow green.
Luster:Vitreous - Pearly
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