Roger Weller, geology instructor
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Mineral
Information on:
meta-torbernite
Chemical Group:
Chemical Formula: Cu(UO2)2(PO4)2.8H2O
meta-torbernite is
radioactive !
(torbernite has 12 H20)
Color: green
Hardness: 2.5
Specific Gravity: 3.7 to 3.8
Tenacity: brittleCleavage:
Crystal Forms:
platy crystals
Mineral Associations:
Identifying Characteristics:
Uses: uranium ore
Occurrences:
Toxicity: when-swallowed-
when inhaled-
Additional Information: