Ewingite

Mg₈Ca₈(UO₂)₂₄(CO₃)₃₀O₄(OH)₁₂(H₂O)₁₃₈

Hydrous uranyl carbonate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Mg₈Ca₈(UO₂)₂₄(CO₃)₃₀O₄(OH)₁₂(H₂O)₁₃₈
Group
Carbonates
Crystal system
Tetragonal
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Yellow
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
I4₁/acd
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Ewg
Locality
🇨🇿 Plavno mine
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Rodney C. Ewing

Source: Wikidata

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