LithoCat

MineralAmmoniomathesiusite
Formula(NH4)5(UO2)4(SO4)4(VO5) · 4H2O  
Crystal FormTetragonal/Dipyramidal [4/m]
CleavageExcellent on {110}, Good on {001}
ColorPale yellow to greenish-yellow
Density3.7 – 0.0 g/cm3
DiaphaneityTransparent
FractureStep-Like
Hardness2.5 -
LustreVitreous
StreakPale yellow
Type Loc.Burro Mine, Slick Rock Dist., San Miguel Co., CO, USA
Strunz Class7.DF
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