Coffinite

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Coffinite

U(SiO₄) * nH₂O

Nesosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
U(SiO₄) * nH₂O
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Tetragonal
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Black
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
I4₁/amd
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.AD.30
Dana classification
51.5.2.4
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Cof
Locality
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Reuben C. Coffin

Source: Wikidata

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