Paddlewheelite

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Paddlewheelite

MgCa₅Cu₂(UO₂)₄(CO₃)₁₂(H₂O)₃₃

Hydrous uranyl carbonate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
MgCa₅Cu₂(UO₂)₄(CO₃)₁₂(H₂O)₃₃
Group
Carbonates
Crystal system
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
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Pdw
Locality
🇨🇿 Svornost mine
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after paddlewheel structure

Source: Wikidata

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