Carnotite

Overview

K2(UO2)2V2O8·3(H2O)
Fluorescence: none	Very Strongly Radioactive	Magnetic: no

Description

Physical Properties

Property	Value
Density	3.7-4.7 g/cc
Hardness - Mohs	Carnotite - 2  10 Diamond 9 Carborundum 8 Topaz 7 Quartz 6 Orthoclase 5 Apatite 4 Fluorite 3 Calcite 2 Gypsum 1 Talc
Color	yellow
Streak	light yellow

Crystal Properties

Property	Value
Crystal structure	monoclinic - prismatic
Cleavage	perfect
Tenacity	-
Fracture	uneven
Luster	pearly

Similar Minerals

Dana Number : 40.02a.28.01

Class: 40

Group: 40.02a

Subgroup: 40.02a.28 - carnotite

Dana Number	Mineral Name	Formula
40.02a.28.01	carnotite	K2(UO2)2V2O8·3(H2O)

Nickel-Strunz Number : 04.HB.05

Group : 04

Subgroup : HB

Nickel-Strunz Number	Mineral Name	Formula
04.HB.05	carnotite	K2(UO2)2V2O8·3(H2O)

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