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2 items @ $50.00  

Uranopilite with Rutherfordine

#45004

Uranopilite with Rutherfordine

#45004
Availability
Sold
Size
5 x 4 x 2 cm - Miniature 
Formula
(UO2)6SO4O2(OH)6·14H2O (RRUFF)
Locality
Apex mine, Lander Co., Nevada, United States

A good combination specimen with both Uranopilite and Rutherfordine. The Rutherfordine are the glassy, orange radial sprays to about 1.5mm. The Uranoplilite crystals are clustered in 1mm rounded groups as seen in the photos. 

Fluorescent, Radioactive!!, EDS Confirmed

Uranopilite

Formula
(UO2)6SO4O2(OH)6·14H2
Crystal System
Triclinic 
Crystal Habit
Encrustations, Reniform 
Cleavage
Perfect, None, None 
Luster
Silky 
Color
lemon, straw yellow 
Class
Triclinic - Pinacoidal 
Hardness

Data courtesy of Webmineral.

Special Info
Fluorescent
Special Info
Radioactive!!
Special Info
EDS Confirmed

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