Classification of Oswaldpeetersite |
| IMA status: | Approved 2000 |
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| Nickel-Strunz 10th (pending) edition ID: | 5.EA.20
5 : CARBONATES (NITRATES) E : Uranyl Carbonates A : UO2:CO3 > 1:1 |
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Type Occurrence of Oswaldpeetersite |
| Type Locality: | Jomac Mine, White Canyon, White Canyon District, San Juan Co., Utah, USA |
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Physical Properties of Oswaldpeetersite |
| Lustre: | Vitreous |
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| Diaphaneity (Transparency): | Transparent |
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| Colour: | Canary yellow |
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| Streak: | Pale yellow |
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| Hardness (Mohs): | 2 - 3 |
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| Hardness Data: | Estimated |
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| Fracture: | Irregular/Uneven |
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| Density (measured): | 4.1 - 4.55 g/cm3 |
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| Density (calculated): | 4.55 g/cm3 |
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Crystallography of Oswaldpeetersite |
| Crystal System: | Monoclinic |
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| Class (H-M): | 2/m - Prismatic |
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| Space Group: | P21/b {P1 1 21/b} {P21/c} {P1 21/c 1} {P21/a} |
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| Cell Parameters: | a = 4.1425Å, b = 14.098Å, c = 18.374Å β = 103.62° |
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| Ratio: | a:b:c = 0.294 : 1 : 1.303 |
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| Unit Cell Volume: | V 1042.8 ų |
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| Z: | 4 |
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| Morphology: | {100}, {010}, {001}, acicular and heavily striated parallel to the length. |
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| Twinning: | None mentioned |
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Optical Data of Oswaldpeetersite |
| Type: | Biaxial (-) |
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| RI values: | nα = 1.583 nβ = 1.669 nγ = 1.712 |
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| Maximum Birefringence: | δ = 0.129
 Chart shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness) and does not take into account mineral colouration. |
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| Surface Relief: | Moderate |
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Chemical Properties of Oswaldpeetersite |
| Formula: | |
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| Essential elements: | C, H, O, U |
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| All elements listed in formula: | C, H, O, U |
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Relationship of Oswaldpeetersite to other Species |
Related Minerals - Nickel-Strunz Grouping):
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Other Names for Oswaldpeetersite |
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Other Information |
| Health Warning: | No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care. |
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References for Oswaldpeetersite |
| Reference List: | Canadian Mineralogist (2001): 39: 1685-1689.
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