uranophane

== English == === Etymology === From urano- +‎ phane. === Noun === uranophane (usually uncountable, plural uranophanes) (mineralogy) A rare yellow radioactive calcium uranium silicate hydrate mineral that forms from the oxidation of uranium-bearing minerals. ==== Synonyms ==== uranotile ==== Translations ==== === Further reading === David Barthelmy (1997–2026), “Uranophane”, in Webmineral Mineralogy Database. “uranophane”, in Mindat.org, Keswick, Va.: Hudson Institute of Mineralogy, 2000–2026.