Description
Fine, very yellow zippeite crystals on gangue.
Zippeite is a rare mineral, a hydrated uranyl sulfate.
Specimen of zippeite crystals from Riviéral, Le Bosc, Lodève in the Hérault department.
A discovery made during the exploitation of uranium deposits around Lodève.
This mineral is named in honor of Franz Xaver Zippe.
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