uranophane
/jʊˈranəfeɪn/Mineralogy
noun
A yellow mineral occurring as an alteration product of uranium ores, typically as crusts or groups of radiating needle-like crystals.
- Uranophane is a hydrated calcium uranyl silicate, Ca(UO2)2(HSiO4)2·5H2O. Crystal system: monoclinic..
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Geologist. From urano- + -phane, after German Uranophan.