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 %
AlVanadium 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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