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Tyuyamunite

#PD37358

Tyuyamunite

#PD37358
Availability
Sold
Size
3 x 2.5 x 1 cm - Thumbnail 
Formula
Ca(UO2)2(VO4)2·5-8H2O (RRUFF)
Locality
Mashamba West mine, Kolwezi dist., Katanga, Democratic Rep. of Congo

Excellent well-formed opaque bright yellow micro crystals with Malachite.

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
Phillips Collection

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