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Metatorbernite

#AH55355

Metatorbernite

#AH55355
Availability
Sold
Size
3 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm - Thumbnail 
Formula
Cu(UO2)2(PO4)2·8H2O (RRUFF)
Locality
Musonoi mine, Kolwezi, Shaba Cu belt, DR of Congo
Tagged
phosphate , copper

Sharp deep to light emerald green tabular cyrstals 1 to 2mm. 

Radioactive!!

Metatorbernite

Formula
Cu(UO2)2(PO4)2·8H2
Crystal System
Tetragonal 
Cleavage
Perfect, None, None 
Luster
Vitreous - Adamantine 
Color
light green, dark green 
Streak
light green 
Class
Tetragonal - Dipyramidal 
Fracture
Brittle 
Hardness
2.5 

Data courtesy of Webmineral.

Collection
Arnold G Hampson Collection
Special Info
Radioactive!!

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