Uranosilite

(UO₂)Si₇O₁₅

Uranium nesosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
(UO₂)Si₇O₁₅
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Orthorhombic
Hardness (Mohs)
—
Color
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Luster
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Streak
—
Density
—
Cleavage
—
Fracture
—
Tenacity
—
Crystal habit
—
Transparency
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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
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Etymology

Named after silicon

Source: Wikidata

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