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Tyuyamunite with Malachite

#64639

Tyuyamunite with Malachite

#64639
Availability
Available
Price
$30.00
Size
4 x 2 x 2 cm - Miniature 
Formula
Ca(UO2)2(VO4)2·5-8H2O (RRUFF)
Locality
Kakanda, Katanga Copper Crescent, Democratic Republic of Congo
Tagged
vanadium

Yellow opaque Tyuyamunite crystals to less than 1mm scattered in Malachite.

Radioactive!!

Tyuyamunite

Formula
Ca(UO2)2(VO4)2·5-8H2
Crystal System
Orthorhombic 
Crystal Habit
Earthy, Scaly, Platy 
Cleavage
Perfect, Distinct, Distinct 
Luster
Adamantine - Pearly 
Color
greenish yellow, yellow 
Streak
light yellow 
Class
Orthorhombic - Dipyramidal 
Fracture
Uneven 
Hardness
1.5-2 

Data courtesy of Webmineral.

Collection
Ex. A.E. Seaman Museum
Special Info
Radioactive!!

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