Vanuralite Explained

Vanuralite
Formula:	Al(UO2)2(VO4)2(OH)·11(H2O)
Imasymbol:	Vna^[1]
Mohs:	2
Other:	Radioactive

Vanuralite is a mineral of uranium with chemical formula: Al(UO₂)₂(VO₄)₂(OH)·11(H₂O). It has yellow crystals and a Mohs hardness of 2. The name comes from the composition of the mineral.^[2]

References

• Mindat.org
• Webmineral data

Notes and References

1. Warr. L.N.. 2021. IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine. 85. 3. 291–320. 10.1180/mgm.2021.43. 2021MinM...85..291W. 235729616. free.
2. Web site: Handbook of Mineralogy . 2012-03-18 . 2012-06-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120602085319/http://www.handbookofmineralogy.com/pdfs/vanuralite.pdf . dead .