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Oursinite
Oursinite
Name
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Co(UO₂)₂(SiO₃OH)₂·6H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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Mohs hardness
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3.674
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Luster
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On fhk0g
Cleavage
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Cmca
Space group
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Structural group
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Osn · Approved
IMA
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1982
Named in
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Pale yellow
Typical colors
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Co · U · O · Si · H
Elements
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