Uraninite |
see larger image | Mineral name: | Uraninite |
| Formula: | UO2 |
| Category: | Oxide |
| Name Origin: | From its elemental composition containing uranium. |
| Uses: | Main uranium ore |
| Diagnostic features: | Its dull luster, high density, colour and streak |
| Interesting facts: | Uranium is an important element because the split of its atoms (fission) liberates a tremendous amount of energy which was first used in atomic bomb. This energy is now generated by nuclear power reactors to produce electricity. |
| PROPERTIES |
| Colour: | Black |
| Streak: | Brownish-black |
| Luster: | Dull |
| Hardness: | 5.5 |
| Density: | 7.5-9.7 |
| Form: | Cubic |
| For more info on this mineral: | http://webmineral.com/data/Uraninite.shtml
http://www.mindat.org/min-4305.html
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| THIS SAMPLE: |
| Name: | Uraninite |
| Size: | 4 cm |
| Came from: | Eastern Athabasca Basin, Sue C deposit of the McClean Lake mine |
| Province: | Saskatchewan |
| Collection of: | Archive collection, Saskatchewan Research Council |
| Photography by: | Dave Quirt |
