Ianthinite

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Ianthinite

U⁴⁺₂(UO₂)₄O₆(OH)₄·9H₂O

Uranyl hydroxide mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
U⁴⁺₂(UO₂)₄O₆(OH)₄·9H₂O
Group
Oxides
Crystal system
Orthorhombic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
4.GA.10
Dana classification
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Ian
Locality
🇨🇩 Shinkolobwe mine
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after violet

Source: Wikidata

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