Bayleyite

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Bayleyite

Mg₂(UO₂)(CO₃)₃ * 18H₂O

Uranyl carbonate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Mg₂(UO₂)(CO₃)₃ * 18H₂O
Group
Carbonates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Yellow
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
5.ED.05
Dana classification
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Byy
Locality
🇺🇸 Hillside mine
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after William S. Bayley

Source: Wikidata

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