Arsenovanmeersscheite
Arsenovanmeersscheite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the arsenate class, with the chemical formula U(UO₂)₃(AsO₄)₂(OH)₆·4H₂O.
It crystallizes in the orthorhombic crystal system (space group P2_1mn).
Key properties: Mohs hardness 2; specific gravity 4.91; Yellowish streak; Vitreous luster; optically biaxial.
IMA symbol Avms, IMA status: approved, named in 2006.
Found as a secondary mineral in a uranium deposit.
It is found associated with Vanmeersschelte, schoepite, pyrite, quartz.
Prefix, arseno, indicates the arsenate analogue of vanmeersscheite.
Index entry. This entry combines official IMA/RRUFF species data with published physical-property data — a full written entry hasn’t been published yet.
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