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Tengchongite
Name
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Ca(UO₂)₆(MoO₄OH)₂O₂(OH)₄·9H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Molybdates
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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2–2.5
Mohs hardness
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4.25
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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On {001}, perfect
Cleavage
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C222_1
Space group
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Structural group
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Tcg · Approved
IMA
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1984
Named in
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Yellow; yellow in transmitted light
Typical colors
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Ca · U · O · Mo · H
Elements
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