Urancalcarite

Ca(UO₂)₃(CO₃)(OH)₆·3H₂O

Uranyl carbonate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Ca(UO₂)₃(CO₃)(OH)₆·3H₂O
Group
Carbonates
Crystal system
Orthorhombic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Pbn2₁
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
5.EA.10
Dana classification
16b.5.2.1
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Uca
Locality
🇨🇩 Shinkolobwe mine
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after chemical composition

Source: Wikidata

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