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Phurcalite
Name
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Ca₂(UO₂)₃O₂(PO₄)₂·7H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Phosphates
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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2.5–3
Mohs hardness
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4.22
Specific gravity
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Pale yellow
Streak
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Vitreous to adamantine, may be silky in aggregates
Luster
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{010}, {001}, perfect to good; {100}, good
Cleavage
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Pbca
Space group
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Phosphuranylite
Structural group
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Phu · Approved
IMA
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1977
Named in
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Yellow
Typical colors
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Ca · U · O · P · H
Elements
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