Carnotite is a potassium uranium vanadate radioactive mineral with chemical formula: K2(UO2)2(VO4)2·3H2O. The water content can vary and small amounts of calcium, barium, magnesium, iron, and sodium are often present. ==Occurrence== Carnotite is a bright to greenish yellow mineral that occurs typically as crusts and flakes in sandstones. Amounts ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnotite
radioactive, bright-yellow, soft and earthy vanadium mineral that is an important source of uranium. A hydrated potassium uranyl vanadate, ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/c/27
Carnotite is an ore of uranium and vandium. Found in sand, sandstones and around petrified trees. Probably formed as a deposition from meteoric waters. It is strongly radioactive and has the formulae K2(UO2)2(VO4)2ù 3H2O and a relative hardness of 1. Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/HC.HTM