Uranosilite

(UO₂)Si₇O₁₅

Uranium nesosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
(UO₂)Si₇O₁₅
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Orthorhombic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Pbam
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.AK.40
Dana classification
53.3.3.2
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Usi
Locality
🇩🇪 Krunkelbach valley uranium deposit
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after silicon

Source: Wikidata

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