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Chernikovite
Name
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(H₃O)(UO₂)(PO₄)·3H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Phosphates
Chemical class
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Tetragonal
Crystal system
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Mohs hardness
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3.259
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Perfect on {001}; imperfect on {010}
Cleavage
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P4/nmm
Space group
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Natroautunite
Structural group
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Ckv · Approved
IMA
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1985
Named in
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Pale yellow to lemon-green [sic]
Typical colors
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H · O · U · P
Elements
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