Geschieberite

Overview

K2(UO2)(SO4)2(H2O)2
Fluorescence: yellowish green under SW and LW	Very Strongly Radioactive	Magnetic: no

Description

Physical Properties

Property	Value
Density	3.259 g/cc
Hardness - Mohs	Geschieberite - 2  10 Diamond 9 Carborundum 8 Topaz 7 Quartz 6 Orthoclase 5 Apatite 4 Fluorite 3 Calcite 2 Gypsum 1 Talc
Color	bright green
Streak	greenish white

Crystal Properties

Property	Value
Crystal structure	orthorhombic - rhombic pyramidal
Cleavage	perfect
Tenacity	brittle
Fracture	uneven
Luster	vitreous

Similar Minerals

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