Xiangjiangite

General Information:
 Chemical Formula:
(Fe+++,Al)(UO2)4(PO4)2(SO4)2(OH)·22(H2O)
 Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 1,916.94 gm)
Uranium 49.67 % U 
Aluminum 0.70 % Al
Iron 1.46 % Fe
Phosphorus 3.23 % P 
Hydrogen 2.37 % H 
Sulfur 3.35 % S 
Oxygen 39.23 % O 
 Empirical Formula:
Fe3+0.5Al0.5(UO2)4(PO4)2(SO4)2(OH)·22(H2O)
 IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1978
 Locality:
Xiangjiang River, Hunan, China.
 Name Origin:
Named after the locality.
Physical Properties:
 Color:
yellow or bright yellow.
 Density:
2.9 - 3.1, Average = 3
 Habits:
Microscopic Crystals - Crystals visible only with microscopes., Platy - Sheet forms (e.g. micas).,
 Hardness:
1-2 - Between Talc and Gypsum
 Luster:
Silky
 Streak:
light yellow
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