Name:

phurcalite

A photo of the mineral phurcalite

Class:

Phosphates/Arsenates/Vanadates

Chemistry:

Ca2(UO2)3O2(PO4)2·7(H2O)

Color(s):

yellow Streak yellow-white

Hardness:

3.0

SpecGrav:

4.22

Fracture:

Cleavage:

perfect

Crystal:

Orthorhombic - Dipyramidal - often radiating needle groups.

Envronment:

Association:

brochantite

Locals:

|Germany |Portugal | Sao Paulo in Brazil. | Utah, USA |

Misc:

Photos
& Locals:

1.) Red Canyon, San Juan Co., Utah
2.) Red Canyon, San Juan Co., Utah

3.) Red Canyon, San Juan Co., Utah

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