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Svornostite

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Name after Svornost Mine, Jáchymov.

Approved 2014

A supergene mineral formed by the post-mining alteration of uraninite

Found as crusts of micro yellow prismatic crystals.

Type Locality
Geschieber Vein, Svornost Mine, Jáchymov, Bohemia, Czech Republic
Mineral Data
K2Mg[(UO2)(SO4)2]2·8H2O
Physical Properties
Colour: 
Pale Yellow
Crystal System: 
Orthorhombic
Streak: 
Pale yellow
Hardness: 
2 -
Tenacity: 
Brittle
Synonyms
Synonyms: 
IMA2014-078