Torbernite

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Torbernite

Cu(UO₂)₂(PO₄)₂·12H₂O

Copper uranyl phosphate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Cu(UO₂)₂(PO₄)₂·12H₂O
Group
Phosphates
Crystal system
Tetragonal
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Green
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
8.EB.05
Dana classification
40.2a.13.1
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Tor
Locality
🇩🇪 Johanngeorgenstadt
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Torbern Bergman

Source: Wikidata

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