Upalite

Al(UO₂)₃(PO₄)₂O(OH)·7H₂O

Uranyl phosphate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Al(UO₂)₃(PO₄)₂O(OH)·7H₂O
Group
Phosphates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
—
Color
Orange
Luster
—
Streak
—
Density
—
Cleavage
—
Fracture
—
Tenacity
—
Crystal habit
—
Transparency
—
Space group
P2₁/a
Fluorescence
—
Magnetism
—
Radioactivity
—
Refractive index
—
Optical character
—
Birefringence
—
Pleochroism
—
Strunz classification
8.EC.05
Dana classification
42.7.12.1
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Upa
Locality
🇨🇩 Kobokobo open pit
Type locality
—
Discovery year
—

Etymology

Named after phosphorus

Source: Wikidata

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