Occurs in Pinal County. Common in Arizona.
Chemical Formula: K2(UO2)2(VO4)2•3H2O
Specific Gravity: 4.9-5.1
Hardness: 2-3
Carnotite is a uranium vanadium oxide mineral that is often yellow to orange in color. It is an important ore of uranium and is commonly associated with uranium deposits.
Next Pinal County mineral: Cassiterite