Autunite
Autunite is a mineral with the chemical formula Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2·10-12H2O. It has a Mohs hardness of 2.5-3 and vitreous to pearly luster.
Autunite properties
| Type | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2·10-12H2O |
| Mohs hardness | 2.5-3 |
| Luster | Vitreous to pearly |
| Typical colors | Yellow to greenish-yellow |
| Formation | Typically forms in sedimentary rocks, particularly from the alteration of uraninite and phospate deposits |
| Rarity | 6 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 2.5–3 — soft
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