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Uranocircite

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Uranocircite

Rare Mineral

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Description
Locality: 
Streuberg Quarry, Bergen, Zobes-Bergen, Vogtland, Saxony, Germany
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
2.4 × 2 × 1.4 cm
Description

A gorgeous German specimen of this rare radioactive (uranium) mineral, with rich books of crystals, of a stunning yellow-green, with no damage. Classic old material, and very rare in this quality. Complete all around! Outstanding in size, quality and color. One photo under daylight, one under UV-light. 

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Uranocircite

Formula: 
Ba(UO2)2(PO4)2·10H2O
Strunz: 
8.EB.05
Crystal System: 
Tetragonal
Hardness: 
2.0 - 2.5
Type Locality: 
Streuberg Quarry, Bergen, Bergen U deposit, Zobes-Bergen District, Vogtland, Saxony, Germany