Abernathyite from
Rivièral, Le Bosc, Lodève, Hérault, Occitanie, France
| Locality type: | Prospect | |
| Classification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Species: | Abernathyite | |
| Formula: | K(UO2)(AsO4) · 3H2O | |
| Comments: | tabular, pale yellow abernathyite crystals to 3 mm, whose edges are overgrown with yellow-green heinrichite. | |
| Habit: | wafer-like crystals with rhombic outline | |
| Colour: | pale yellow | |
| Special Storage/ Display Requirements: | This mineral is a hydrous potassium uranium arsenate and is radioactive, fluorescent and soluble. If you have a specimen of this material you are advised not to wash it and to keep it in a well closed container | |
| Confirmation | ||
| Validity: | Believed Valid | |
| Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data: | ||
| Heinrichite | 14 | |
| Metalodèvite | 1 | |
| Uranophane | 1 | |
| Nováčekite | 1 | |
| Data | ||
| Mineral Data: | Click here to view Abernathyite data | |
| Locality Data: | Click here to view Rivièral, Le Bosc, Lodève, Hérault, Occitanie, France | |
| Photo Gallery | View Gallery (19 photos) | |
| Data Identifiers | ||
| Mindat Occurrence Record ID: | 73735 | |
| Long-form Identifier: | 1:3:73735:3 | |
| GUID (UUID V4): | 0 | |
| References | ||
Rivièral, Le Bosc, Lodève, Hérault, Occitanie, France