Uranophane

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Uranophane

Ca(UO₂)₂(SiO₃OH)₂·5H₂O

Uranyl nesosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Ca(UO₂)₂(SiO₃OH)₂·5H₂O
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Yellow
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P2₁
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.AK.15
Dana classification
53.3.1.2
IMA status
Renamed mineral (Rn)
IMA symbol
Urp
Locality
🇵🇱 Miedzianka, Lower Silesian Voivodeship
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after uranium

Source: Wikidata

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