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Sklodowskite

#65513

Sklodowskite

#65513
Availability
Sold
Size
5.5 x 3.5 x 2 cm - Sm Cabinet 
Formula
Mg(UO2)2(SiO3OH)2·6H2O (RRUFF)
Locality
Musonoi mine, Kolwezi, Shaba Cu belt, DR of Congo

Bright yellow acicular crystals to 2mm.

Radioactive!!

Sklodowskite

Formula
Mg(UO2)2(SiO3OH)2·6H2
Crystal System
Monoclinic 
Crystal Habit
Prismatic 
Cleavage
Perfect, None, None 
Luster
Vitreous (Glassy) 
Color
greenish yellow, light yellow 
Streak
yellow white 
Class
Monoclinic - Prismatic 
Fracture
Brittle 
Hardness
2-3 

Data courtesy of Webmineral.

Special Info
Radioactive!!

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