How do I identify Sklodowskite?

Sklodowskite can be identified by its hardness of 2 - 3 on the Mohs scale, Light yellow to green-yellow color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Sklodowskite?

Sklodowskite typically appears in Light yellow to green-yellow. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Sklodowskite?

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

How to Identify Sklodowskite | Properties, Meaning & Uses

What is Sklodowskite?

Sklodowskite is a uranium mineral with the chemical formula: Mg(UO2)2(HSiO4)2·5H2O. It is a secondary mineral which contains magnesium and is a bright yellow colour, its crystal habit is acicular, but can form in other shapes. It has a Mohs hardness of about 2-3. It is named after the maiden name of Marie Skłodowska Curie. It is the magnesium analogue of the much more common uranium mineral Cuprosklodowskite, which contains copper instead. It was discovered by Alfred Schoep [de] (1881–1966) in 1924.

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