Metazellerite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Metazellerite
Howard Davis Zeller
Formula:
Ca(UO2)(CO3)2 · 3H2O
Colour:
Pale yellow
Lustre:
Earthy
Hardness:
2
Specific Gravity:
3.414 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Name:
Named for being dehydrated zellerite. The root name is for Howard Davis Zeller (24 December 1922, Warren, Ohio, USA - 14 April 2009, Denver, Colorado, USA), geologist with the United States Geological Survey who discovered zellerite.
Type Locality:
This page provides mineralogical data about Metazellerite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
2697
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:2697:6
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
ba53fc0a-9daa-422e-873a-d617912335fa
IMA Classification of Metazellerite
Approved
Approval year:
1965
First published:
1966
Classification of Metazellerite
5.EC.10
5 : CARBONATES (NITRATES)
E : Uranyl Carbonates
C : UO2:CO3 < 1:1 - 1:2
5 : CARBONATES (NITRATES)
E : Uranyl Carbonates
C : UO2:CO3 < 1:1 - 1:2
15.3.1.2
15 : HYDRATED NORMAL CARBONATES
3 : AmBn(XO3)p·xH2O, with (m+n):p = 1:1
15 : HYDRATED NORMAL CARBONATES
3 : AmBn(XO3)p·xH2O, with (m+n):p = 1:1
11.11.6
11 : Carbonates
11 : Carbonates of Cr and U
11 : Carbonates
11 : Carbonates of Cr and U
Mineral Symbols
As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.
| Symbol | Source | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Mzel | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
Physical Properties of Metazellerite
Earthy
Transparency:
Translucent
Comment:
Luster: Chalky
Colour:
Pale yellow
Hardness:
2 on Mohs scale
Density:
3.414 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Metazellerite
Type:
Biaxial (-)
Dispersion:
none
Chemistry of Metazellerite
Mindat Formula:
Ca(UO2)(CO3)2 · 3H2O
Crystallography of Metazellerite
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Cell Parameters:
a = 9.718(5) Å, b = 18.226(9) Å, c = 4.965(4) Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.533 : 1 : 0.272
Unit Cell V:
879.40 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
4
Comment:
Point Group: mm2 or 2/m 2/m 2/m.; Space Group: P bn21 or P bnm
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 9.10 Å | (100) |
| 3.794 Å | (50) |
| 4.695 Å | (36) |
| 4.296 Å | (36) |
| 4.552 Å | (18) |
| 4.412 Å | (18) |
| 3.978 Å | (18) |
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
| Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
|---|---|
| Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event | <2.4 |
| 47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals] | |
| 47c : [Carbonates, phosphates, borates, nitrates] | |
| 47f : [Uranyl (U⁶⁺) minerals] |
Type Occurrence of Metazellerite
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C., USA, 112827.
Reference:
Coleman R G, Ross D R, Meyrowitz R (1966) Zellerite and metazellerite, new uranyl carbonates. American Mineralogist 51, 1567-1578
Synonyms of Metazellerite
Other Language Names for Metazellerite
German:Metazellerit
Spanish:Metazellerita
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 5.EC.05 | Fontanite | Ca(UO2)3(CO3)4 · 3H2O |
| 5.EC.10 | Zellerite | Ca(UO2)(CO3)2 · 5H2O |
| 5.EC.15 | Ewingite | Mg8Ca8(UO2)24(CO3)30O4(OH)12(H2O)138 |
| 5.EC.20 | Meyrowitzite | Ca(UO2)(CO3)2 · 5H2O |
Other Information
Notes:
radioactive
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Internet Links for Metazellerite
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Localities for Metazellerite
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All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Canada | |
| Analysis: XRD Thomas Witzke |
Czech Republic | |
| Lapis 2002 (7/8) |
Norway | |
| Collected by (Sigurd Stordal) |
USA | |
| |
| Amer.Min. (1966) |
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White Canyon No. 1 Mine, Fry Mesa, White Canyon Mining District, San Juan County, Utah, USA