Metauramphite
A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered - questionable
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Formula:
(NH4)2(UO2)2(PO4)2.6H2O
A doubtful mineral.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
46644
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:46644:2
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
8577f2ce-f3c1-4015-b327-fe2d6bfd58e9
IMA Classification of Metauramphite
Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959), Questionable
IMA Formula:
(NH4)2(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 6H2O
Classification of Metauramphite
8.00.
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
0 :
0 :
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
0 :
0 :
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Murp | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
Chemistry of Metauramphite
Mindat Formula:
(NH4)2(UO2)2(PO4)2.6H2O
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] |
Synonyms of Metauramphite
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 8.00. | UM1997-10-AsO:CaV | Ca(VO)2(AsO4)2.4H2O |
| 8.00. | Strontiohurlbutite | SrBe2(PO4)2 |
| 8.00. | Canutite | NaMn3[AsO4][AsO3(OH)]2 |
| 8.00. | Grandaite | Sr2Al(AsO4)2(OH) |
| 8.00. | Chongite | Ca3Mg2(AsO4)2(AsO3OH)2 · 4H2O |
| 8.00.05 | Leobenite | Hydrated Ca-Fe phosphate |
Other Information
Health Risks:
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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