uranopilite

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English

Etymology

From uranium + Ancient Greek πῖλος (pîlos, felt) +‎ -ite, alluding to its composition and habit (containing uranium) and felt-like appearance.

Noun

uranopilite (uncountable)

  1. (mineralogy) A fluorescent radioactive mineral, hydrated uranyl sulfate hydroxide.

See also

Further reading

  • David Barthelmy (1997–2024) “Uranopilite”, in Webmineral Mineralogy Database.
  • uranopilite”, in Mindat.org, Hudson Institute of Mineralogy, 2000–2024.