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Torbernite
Cu(UO2)2(PO4)2·8-12H2O
Description
Torbernite is a radioactive mineral of the phosphate group, composed of copper, uranyl, and hydrated phosphate.
Chemical composition
Chemical formula
Cu(UO2)2(PO4)2·8-12H2O
Classification
fosfatos
Crystal system
tetragonal
Luster
Vítreo a nacarado
Streak
Verde claro
Density
3.2 g/cm³
Temperatura de fusión
1200 °C
Mohs Scale — 2.5/10
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Referencia: Calcita
Color
#50C878
#228B22
Verde esmeralda a verde hierba
Usos
Uso cotidiano
Mineral collecting
Uso industrial
Uranium ore, geological indicator
Similar minerals
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| Properties | Torbernite | Autunite |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical formula | Cu(UO2)2(PO4)2·8-12H2O | Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2·10-12H2O |
| Classification | Phosphates | Phosphates |
| Crystal system | tetragonal | tetragonal |
| Hardness | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Density | 3.2 g/cm³ | 3.1 g/cm³ |
| Luster | Vítreo a nacarado | Perlado a subvítreo |
| Streak | Verde claro | Amarillo pálido |
| Cleavage | Unknown | Unknown |
| Transparency | Unknown | Unknown |
Similar minerals: Autunita · Meta-torbernita · Zeunerita
Derivatives and uses
Uranium and copper salts
Geographic distribution
Extraction countries: R.D. Congo, Francia, Australia, Estados Unidos, Alemania
Periodic table
Contains elements: Cu · U · P · O · H
H
Hydrogen
#1 · Nonmetals
Atomic mass1.008 u
Density0.0899 g/cm³
Melting point-259.2 °C
Boiling point-252.9 °C
StateGas
Alkali metalsAlkaline earth metalsTransition metalsPost-transition metalsMetalloidsNonmetalsHalogensNoble gasesLanthanidesActinides