Classification of Zellerite |
| IMA status: | Approved 1965 |
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| Strunz 8th edition ID: | 5/F.02-60
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| Nickel-Strunz 10th (pending) edition ID: | 5.EC.10
5 : CARBONATES (NITRATES) E : Uranyl Carbonates C : UO2:CO3 < 1:1 - 1:2 |
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| Dana 8th edition ID: | 15.3.1.1
15 : HYDRATED NORMAL CARBONATES 3 : AmBn(XO3)p·xH2O, with (m+n):p = 1:1 |
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| Hey's CIM Ref.: | 11.11.7
11 : Carbonates 11 : Carbonates of Cr and U |
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Type Occurrence of Zellerite |
| Type Locality: | Lucky MC mine (Lucky Mac), Gas Hills District, Fremont Co., Wyoming, USA |
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| Year of Discovery: | 1963 |
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Physical Properties of Zellerite |
| Lustre: | Dull |
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| Diaphaneity (Transparency): | Translucent |
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| Colour: | Light lemon-yellow |
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| Hardness (Mohs): | 2 |
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Crystallography of Zellerite |
| Crystal System: | Orthorhombic |
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| Cell Parameters: | a = 11.22Å, b = 19.25Å, c = 4.93Å
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| Ratio: | a:b:c = 0.583 : 1 : 0.256 |
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| Unit Cell Volume: | V 1,064.81 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell) |
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Optical Data of Zellerite |
| Type: | Biaxial (+) |
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| RI values: | nα = 1.536 nβ = 1.559 nγ = 1.697 |
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| 2V: | Measured: 30° to 45°, Calculated: 48° |
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| Maximum Birefringence: | δ = 0.161
 Chart shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness) and does not take into account mineral colouration. |
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| Surface Relief: | Low |
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| Dispersion: | r > v |
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Chemical Properties of Zellerite |
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| Essential elements: | C, Ca, H, O, U |
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| All elements listed in formula: | C, Ca, H, O, U |
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Relationship of Zellerite to other Species |
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Other Names for Zellerite |
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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 Zellerite |
| Reference List: | New Mexico Bur. Mines Resources, Mem. (1963): 15: 21.
American Mineralogist (1966): 51: 1567-1578.
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