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Blatonite

A valid IMA mineral species
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Blatonite

Jomac Mine, White Canyon Mining District, San Juan County, Utah, USA
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Blatonite

JĂĄchymov, Karlovy Vary District, Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic
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Blatonite

Uranus Mine, KleinrĂŒckerswalde, Annaberg-Buchholz, Erzgebirgskreis, Saxony, Germany
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Blatonite

Jomac Mine, White Canyon Mining District, San Juan County, Utah, USA
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Blatonite

JĂĄchymov, Karlovy Vary District, Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic
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Blatonite

Uranus Mine, KleinrĂŒckerswalde, Annaberg-Buchholz, Erzgebirgskreis, Saxony, Germany
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Blatonite

Jomac Mine, White Canyon Mining District, San Juan County, Utah, USA
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Blatonite

JĂĄchymov, Karlovy Vary District, Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic
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About BlatoniteHide

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Dr. Norbert Blaton
Formula:
(UO2)CO3 · H2O
Colour:
Canary yellow
Lustre:
Silky
Hardness:
2 - 3
Specific Gravity:
4.05
Crystal System:
Hexagonal
Name:
Named in 1998 by R. Vochten and Michel Deliens in honor of Dr. Norbert Blaton [Zwalm, East-Flanders province, Belgium, May 25 1945-], crystallographer at the University of Leuven, Belgium, a specialist on the crystal structure of uranium minerals.
A secondary uranium mineral.
Chemically, simple uranyl(VI) carbonate monohydrate.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
6826
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:6826:6
GUID
(UUID V4):
dc9c096c-01d8-49a5-880f-16e240acf04f

IMA Classification of BlatoniteHide

Classification of BlatoniteHide

Strunz-mindat (2024):
5.EB.10

5 : CARBONATES (NITRATES)
E : Uranyl Carbonates
B : UO2:CO3 = 1:1

Mineral SymbolsHide

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

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

Physical Properties of BlatoniteHide

Lustre:
Silky
Transparency:
Translucent
Colour:
Canary yellow
Streak:
White
Hardness:
2 - 3 on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Flexible
Fracture:
Irregular/Uneven
Density:
4.05(2) g/cm3 (Measured)    4.02 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Comment:
Measured in Clerici solution. Calculated value is based on ideal formula.

Optical Data of BlatoniteHide

Type:
Uniaxial (+)
RI values:
nω = 1.588(2) nε = 1.612(2)
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.024
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
Moderate
Pleochroism:
Non-pleochroic
Comments:
Length fast

Chemistry of BlatoniteHide

Mindat Formula:
(UO2)CO3 · H2O
Elements listed:
C, H, O, U - search for minerals with similar chemistry

Crystallography of BlatoniteHide

Crystal System:
Hexagonal
Cell Parameters:
a = 15.79(1) Å, c = 23.93(3) Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 1.516
Unit Cell V:
5,166.99 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
36
Comment:
Point Group: n.d.; Space Group: n.d

X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
3.056 Å(100)
6.56 Å(77)
6.91 Å(55)
7.86 Å(47)
4.76 Å(40)
4.34 Å(36)
3.39 Å(33)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Type Occurrence of BlatoniteHide

Type Locality:
ⓘ Jomac Mine, White Canyon Mining District, San Juan County, Utah, USA
General Appearance of Type Material:
Very thin asbestiform aggegates; the bundles of needle-shaped subparallel fibers are up to 0.1 mm in width and 1 mm in length. Some crystals are fan-like and terminated.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences, Brussels
Geological Setting of Type Material:
oxidized portions of a roll-front-type uranium deposit
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
SmithsoniteSmithsoniteRutherfordineMetazeuneriteMalachite
GypsumCoconinoiteCarbonatecyanotrichiteBrochantiteBoltwoodite
Azurite
Reference:
Vochten, R., Deliens, M. (1998) Blatonite, UO2CO3·H2O, a new uranyl carbonate monohydrate from San Juan County, Utah. The Canadian Mineralogist: 36: 1077-1081.
Download:
https://rruff.info/rruff_1.0/uploads/CM36_1077.pdf

Synonyms of BlatoniteHide

Other Language Names for BlatoniteHide

German:Blatonit
Spanish:Blatonita

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
4 photos of Blatonite associated with GypsumCaSO4 · 2H2O
2 photos of Blatonite associated with MalachiteCu2(CO3)(OH)2
2 photos of Blatonite associated with MagnioursiliteMg4(UO2)4(Si2O5)5(OH)6 · 20H2O
1 photo of Blatonite associated with AluniteKAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
1 photo of Blatonite associated with Rutherfordine(UO2)CO3
1 photo of Blatonite associated with Joliotite(UO2)CO3 · nH2O
1 photo of Blatonite associated with MagnesiozippeiteMg(UO2)2(SO4)O2 · 3.5H2O
1 photo of Blatonite associated with LeesiteK(H2O)2[(UO2)4O2(OH)5] · 3H2O
1 photo of Blatonite associated with Chukhrovite-(Y)Ca3(Y,Ce)(AlF6)2(SO4)F · 10H2O

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

5.EB.05Rutherfordine(UO2)CO3Orth. mm2 : Imm2
5.EB.15Joliotite(UO2)CO3 · nH2OOrth.
5.EB.20Bijvoetite-(Y)Y8(UO2)16(CO3)16O8(OH)8 · 39H2OMon.

Fluorescence of BlatoniteHide

In UV light:
Fluoresces strongly greenish yellow under 360 nm UV

Other InformationHide

Notes:
Soluble with effervescence in dilute mineral acids and in dilute organic acids such as acetic acid.
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 BlatoniteHide

References for BlatoniteHide

Localities for BlatoniteHide

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.
Czech Republic
 
  • Karlovy Vary Region
Jakub Plasil
    • Karlovy Vary District
      • Ostrov
        • HanuĆĄov
Travis Olds collection
Germany
 
  • Baden-WĂŒrttemberg
    • Freiburg Region
      • Ortenaukreis
        • Oberwolfach
Bayerl et al. (12/21)
  • Saxony
    • Erzgebirgskreis
      • Annaberg-Buchholz
        • KleinrĂŒckerswalde
Möhn et al. (09/2020)
Italy
 
  • Sardinia
    • Sassari Province
Gamboni et al. (2021)
      • Olbia
Gamboni et al. (2021)
  • Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-South Tyrol)
    • Trento Province (Trentino)
      • Valdaone
        • Daone
          • Daone Valley
            • Limes
//doi.org/10.57635/MICRO.2023.21.9
Peru
 
  • Huancavelica
    • Castrovirreyna Province
      • Castrovirreyna District
        • Castrovirreyna mining district
Douglas Bank Information July 2022
USA (TL)
 
  • Utah
    • San Juan County
      • White Canyon Mining District
Min News 14:10 p 4 +2 other references
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