Weeksite

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Weeksite

K₂(UO₂)₂(Si₅O₁₃) * 4H₂O

Uranyl nesosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
K₂(UO₂)₂(Si₅O₁₃) * 4H₂O
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Yellow
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
C2/m
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.AK.30
Dana classification
53.3.2.1
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Wks
Locality
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Alice D. Weeks

Source: Wikidata

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