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Metauranocircite, Uranocircite

Mineral:

Metauranocircite: Ba(UO2)2(PO4)2·6-8(H2O)
Uranocircite: Ba(UO2)2(PO4)2·12(H2O)

Comments:

Crystal fragment of uranocircite fracturing due to dehydration to meta-uranocircite. The most common are 100 and 010 fractures, with 110 close behind. But notice the 210 and 410 fractures (breaks) as well.

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Scale:

Crystal size 2x3.5 cm.

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