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Carnotite

carnotite

K2(UO2)2(VO4)2·3H2O

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Overview

Carnotite is a potassium uranium vanadate mineral with chemical formula K2(UO2)2(VO4)2·3H2O. The water content can vary and small amounts of calcium, barium, magnesium, iron, and sodium are often present. It is a major ore of uranium. It is slightly radioactive.

Identification characteristics

  • Mohs hardness 2

Scientific references

  1. Carnotite — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q409100 Link
  2. Carnotite — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnotite Link