How do I identify Furongite?

Furongite can be identified by its hardness of 2 - 3 on the Mohs scale, Yellow color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Furongite?

Furongite typically appears in Yellow. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

Furongite has a hardness of 2 - 3 on the Mohs scale. This makes it a soft mineral that can be scratched easily.

A variety of Minerals

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See where Furongite is found with a localities map, collecting zones, and geology context. Generate a sample map preview below.

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Chemical Formula: Al13(UO2)7(PO4)13(OH)14 · 58H2O the correct formula is Al4(UO2)4(PO4)62(H2O)19.5 (Dal Bo et al., 2017)
Elements: Al, H, O, P, U

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