Lakebogaite
Lakebogaite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the phosphate class, with the chemical formula NaCaFe₂H(UO₂)₂(PO₄)₄(OH)₂·8H₂O.
It crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system (space group Cc).
Key properties: Mohs hardness 3; specific gravity 3.485; Pale yellow streak; Vitreous luster; optically biaxial.
IMA symbol Lbg, IMA status: approved, named in 2007.
Found in miarolitic cavities and on joint surfaces in a weathered uranium and fluorapatite- bearing pegmatitic granite.
It is found associated with Meurigite-Na, torbernite, saléeite.
The name refers to the nearest township, Lake Boga, whose name was derived from the Bogan tribe of Australian aboriginal people, who were the original inhabitants of the region.
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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