uranophane

noun

uran·​o·​phane

yəˈranəˌfān

plural -s

: a mineral Ca(UO₂)₂Si₂O₇.6H₂O that is a hydrous uranium calcium silicate, occurs in yellow fibrous masses, and is possibly identical with uranotil (specific gravity 3.81–3.90)

Word History

Etymology

German uranophan, from uran- entry 2 + -phan -phane

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