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Mineral B

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Alwilkinsite-(Y)

Name

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Y(UO₂)₃(SO₄)₂O(OH)₃(H₂O)₇·7H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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2–2.5

Mohs hardness

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3.371

Specific gravity

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Pale yellow-green

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Perfect ∥ [010], probably on {102}

Cleavage

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P2_12_12_1

Space group

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Structural group

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Alw-Y · Approved

IMA

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2015

Named in

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Yellowish green

Typical colors

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Y · U · O · S · H

Elements

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