Torbernite
Torbernite is a mineral with the chemical formula CU2(UO2)2(PO4)2·8H2O. It has a Mohs hardness of 2 to 3 and vitreous to resinous luster.
Torbernite properties
| Type | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | CU2(UO2)2(PO4)2·8H2O |
| Mohs hardness | 2 to 3 |
| Luster | Vitreous to resinous |
| Typical colors | Green to emerald green |
| Formation | Forms in oxidized zones of uranium deposits |
| Rarity | 7 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 2–3 — soft
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