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Mineral A

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Mineral B

M

Metavanmeersscheite

Name

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U(UO₂)₃(PO₄)₂(OH)₆·2H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Phosphates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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4.49

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Good on {010}; fair on {100}

Cleavage

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Fddd

Space group

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Structural group

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Mvms · Approved

IMA

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1981

Named in

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Canary-yellow

Typical colors

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U · O · P · H

Elements

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