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Arsenuranylite

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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Arsenuranylite

Cherkasar U Deposit, Pop District, Namangan Region, Uzbekistan
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Arsenuranylite, etc.

Cherkasar U Deposit, Pop District, Namangan Region, Uzbekistan
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Arsenuranylite, etc.

Cherkasar U Deposit, Pop District, Namangan Region, Uzbekistan
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Arsenuranylite

Cherkasar U Deposit, Pop District, Namangan Region, Uzbekistan
02374000014946636341603.jpg
Arsenuranylite, etc.

Cherkasar U Deposit, Pop District, Namangan Region, Uzbekistan
03568950014946636346355.jpg
Arsenuranylite, etc.

Cherkasar U Deposit, Pop District, Namangan Region, Uzbekistan
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Arsenuranylite

Cherkasar U Deposit, Pop District, Namangan Region, Uzbekistan
02374000014946636341603.jpg
Arsenuranylite, etc.

Cherkasar U Deposit, Pop District, Namangan Region, Uzbekistan
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About ArsenuranyliteHide

Formula:
Ca(UO2)4(AsO4)2(OH)4 · 6H2O
Colour:
Orange
Hardness:
2 - 3
Specific Gravity:
4.25 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Name:
Named in allusion to its composition, containing ARSENic and URANium, and probable relation to phosphuranylite.
This page provides mineralogical data about Arsenuranylite.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
374
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:374:8
GUID
(UUID V4):
3ee76a33-dc17-4ec9-a0c9-4b967ffca323

IMA Classification of ArsenuranyliteHide

Classification of ArsenuranyliteHide

Strunz-mindat (2024):
8.EC.10

8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
E : Uranyl phosphates and arsenates
C : UO2:RO4 = 3:2
Dana 8th ed.:
42.4.9.1

42 : HYDRATED PHOSPHATES, ETC.CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
4 : (AB)5(XO4)2Zq·xH2O
Hey's CIM Ref.:
20.7.8

20 : Arsenates (also arsenates with phosphate, but without other anions)
7 : Arsenates of U

Mineral SymbolsHide

As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.

SymbolSourceReference
AuyIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43

Physical Properties of ArsenuranyliteHide

Transparency:
Translucent
Colour:
Orange
Hardness:
2 - 3 on Mohs scale
Cleavage:
Perfect
One, perfect
Density:
4.25 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of ArsenuranyliteHide

Type:
Biaxial (-)
RI values:
nα = 1.738 nβ = 1.761 nγ = 1.774
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.036
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
High
Dispersion:
r > v moderate
Comments:
yellow in transmitted light.

Chemistry of ArsenuranyliteHide

Mindat Formula:
Ca(UO2)4(AsO4)2(OH)4 · 6H2O
Elements listed:
As, Ca, H, O, U - search for minerals with similar chemistry

Crystallography of ArsenuranyliteHide

Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Class (H-M):
mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) - Dipyramidal
Cell Parameters:
a = 15.40 Å, b = 17.40 Å, c = 13.77 Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.885 : 1 : 0.791
Unit Cell V:
3,689.81 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
6
Comment:
Space Group: Bmmb.

X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
7.72 Å(10)
3.85 Å(10)
8.41 Å(8)
3.13 Å(8)
3.42 Å(7)
1.778 Å(7)
1.729 Å(7)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Type Occurrence of ArsenuranyliteHide

Type Locality:
ⓘ Cherkasar U Deposit, Pop District, Namangan Region, Uzbekistan
General Appearance of Type Material:
As fine scales and lichenlike incrustations of elongated crystals, to 0.5 mm.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
A.E. Fersman Mineralogical Museum, Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia,
64434.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
oxidized zone of a uranium deposit containing arsenic-bearing sulfides
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
ParaschoepiteSchoepiteMetazeuneriteNováčekite-IIUranospinite
Reference:
Belova, L. N. (1958): Arsenuranylite, the arsenic analog of phosphuranylite. Zapiski Vserossiiskogo Mineralogicheskogo Obshchestva 87, 598-602. (in Russian).

Other Language Names for ArsenuranyliteHide

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
2 photos of Arsenuranylite associated with MetazeuneriteCu(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 8H2O
2 photos of Arsenuranylite associated with Schoepite(UO2)8O2(OH)12 · 12H2O

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

8.EC.05Françoisite-(Nd)(Nd,Ce,Sm)(UO2)3(PO4)2O(OH) · 6H2OMon. 2/m
8.EC.05PhuralumiteAl2[(UO2)3(PO4)2O(OH)](OH)3(H2O)9Mon. 2/m
8.EC.05UpaliteAl(UO2)3(PO4)2O(OH) · 7H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.EC.05Françoisite-(Ce)(Ce,Nd,Ca)(UO2)3(PO4)2O(OH) · 6H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.EC.10DewindtiteH2Pb3(UO2)6O4(PO4)4 · 12H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Cmma
8.EC.10KivuiteTh(UO2)4(PO3OH)2(OH)8 · 7H2O
8.EC.10PhosphuranyliteKCa(H3O)3(UO2)7(PO4)4O4 · 8H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Cmcm
8.EC.10YingjiangiteK2Ca(UO2)7(PO4)4(OH)6 · 6H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Cmcm
8.EC.10RenarditePb(UO2)4(PO4)2(OH)4 · H2OOrth.
8.EC.15DumontitePb2(UO2)3O2(PO4)2 · 5H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m
8.EC.15HügelitePb2(UO2)3(AsO4)2O2 · 5H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m
8.EC.20MetavanmeersscheiteU6+(UO2)3(PO4)2(OH)6 · 2H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Fddd
8.EC.20VanmeersscheiteU6+(UO2)3(PO4)2(OH)6 · 4H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
8.EC.20ArsenovanmeersscheiteU6+(UO2)3(AsO4)2(OH)6 · 4H2OOrth. mm2 : Pmn21
8.EC.25AlthupiteAlTh(UO2)7(PO4)4(OH)5O2 · 15H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.EC.30MunditeAl(UO2)3(PO4)2(OH)3 · 5.5H2OOrth.
8.EC.35PhurcaliteCa2(UO2)3(PO4)2O2 · 7H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbca
8.EC.40BergeniteCa2Ba4(UO2)9(PO4)6O6 · 16H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b

Other InformationHide

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 ArsenuranyliteHide

References for ArsenuranyliteHide

Localities for ArsenuranyliteHide

This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.

Locality ListHide

- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. - Good crystals or important locality for species. - World class for species or very significant. (TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Germany
 
  • Baden-Württemberg
    • Freiburg Region
      • Waldshut
        • St Blasien
          • Menzenschwand
Walenta (1992)
  • Rhineland-Palatinate
    • Birkenfeld
      • Birkenfeld
        • Ellweiler
Aufschluss 69/ (7+8) +1 other reference
  • Saxony
    • Vogtlandkreis
      • Bergen
Wittern (2001)
South Africa
 
  • Western Cape
    • Central Karoo District Municipality
      • Beaufort West Local Municipality
Cairncross et al. (1995)
Spain
 
  • Catalonia
    • Lleida
      • El Pallars Jussà
        • La Vall Fosca
          • La Torre de Cabdella
            • Castell-estaó
Joan Abella i Creus and Joan Viñals i Olià (2012)
USA
 
  • Alaska
    • Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
      • Sheenjek Mining District
- (2008)
Uzbekistan (TL)
 
  • Namangan Region
    • Pop District
Belova (1958) +3 other references
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