Carnotite

Vanadate mineral

Carnotite is a potassium radioactive with chemical formula 2)2(V. The water content can vary and small amounts of calcium , and sodium are often present.

Identification

Color of mineral

Yellow

Green

Mohs scale ( mineral hardness )

The streak

Yellow

Density ( specific gravity )

1.75

1.901

1.92

Luster ( interacts light )

Dull

Silky

Crystal ( diaphaneity )

Monoclinic