General Information:
Chemical Formula:Cu(UO2)2(AsO4)2·10-16(H2O)
Composition:(Molecular Weight = 1,061.59 gm)Uranium 44.84 %
U Copper 5.99 %
CuArsenic 14.11 %
AsHydrogen 1.90 %
H Oxygen 33.16 %
O Empirical Formula: Cu(UO2)2(AsO4)2·10(H2O)
Name Origin:Named after the German physicist, G. A. Zeuner (1828-1907).
Physical Properties: Cleavage:[001] Perfect
Color:green, green, or emerald green.
Density:3.2 - 3.4, Average = 3.3
Diaphaniety:Transparent to Translucent
Habits:Tabular - Form dimensions are thin in one direction., Scaly - Morphology like fish scales., Micaceous - Platy texture with "flexible" plates.
Hardness:2.5 - Finger Nail
Luminescence:None.
Luster:Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:pale green
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