Autunite-microclino 8.25 ct.
Autunite is Hydrated Calcium Uranyl Phosphate with formula Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2·10-12H2O and hardness of 2-2.5.Is a radiactive mineral of yellow-green color fluorescent at Uv light.
Occur in fragile flakes of few millimeters,soft and with an easy cleavage,almost impossible to cut.In this case is mixed with Microcline a type of feldspar with formula Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2·10-12H2O and hardness of 6 ( amazonite a green microcline ).
It comes from New Jersey.
Size:14.4x12.3x7.6 mm.
Weight:8.25 ct.
CODE#3888
- Origin
- New Jersey