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Name
Cuprosklodowskite
Chemistry
Cu(UO2)2Si2O6(OH)2 . 5 H2O
Uses
As mineral specimens
Color
Green, a dark to lime green
Hardness
4
Specific gravity
3.8
Crystal system:
Triclinic, It forms needles of radiating-fibrous, acicular crystals. More commonly as powdered aggregates or crusts.
Accompanied by:
Brochantite, Kasolite, Torbernite, Uranophane
Fracture
Uneven
Luster
Vitreous to silky
Cleavage
Good
Streak
Greenish-yellow
Similar to:
Brochantite
Cuprosklodowskite is an extremely rare mineral that can form breathtaking specimens, its a rare uranium mineral that formed from the oxidation of copper and uranium bearing minerals.
It was named for it's composition and affinity with sklodowskite.
It forms needles of radiating-fibrous, acicular crystals, more commonly as powdered aggregates or crusts.
Do note that Cuprosklodowskite is a radioactive mineral and should be stored away from other minerals.
