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Name:
Autunite
Derivation:
From "Autun" a place in France
Formula:
Ca(UO
2
)
2
(PO
4
)
2
.10-12H
2
O
Description:
Yellowish green. It crumbles easily.
Autunite has uranium in it. Uranium is radioactive. It is used to generate electricity, and also in nuclear weapons.
Larger picture of Autunite:
