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Fontanite
Name
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Ca(UO₂)₃(CO₃)₂O₂·6H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Carbonates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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3
Mohs hardness
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4.1
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Good on {100}, {010}, and {001}
Cleavage
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P2_1/n
Space group
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Structural group
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Ftn · Approved
IMA
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1991
Named in
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Bright yellow
Typical colors
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Ca · U · O · C · H
Elements
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