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Schoepite
Name
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(UO₂)₄O(OH)₆(H₂O)₆
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Oxides & Hydroxides
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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2.5
Mohs hardness
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4.8–4.96
Specific gravity
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Yellow
Streak
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Adamantine
Luster
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{001}, perfect
Cleavage
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P2_1ca
Space group
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Schoepite
Structural group
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Sho · Approved
IMA
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1923
Named in
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Sulfur-yellow to citron-yellow; brownish yellow to amber-yellow
Typical colors
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U · O · H
Elements
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