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Record 1 2010-12-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies)
Na2Ca(UO2)(CO3)3•6H2O
formula, see observation
DEF

A very rare, strongly radioactive, hexagonal, secondary mineral [which] is bright yellow-green and occurs as an efflorescence with gypsum, schroeckingerite, bayleyite, and swartzite.

OBS

Chemical formula: Na2Ca(UO2)(CO3)3.6H2O

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Na2Ca(UO2)(CO3)3•6H2O
formula, see observation
DEF

Carbonate hydraté de calcium, de sodium et d'uranium du système cristallin rhomboédrique, se présentant en petits cristaux pseudo-cubiques trouvés dans les exploitations d'uranium de l'ouest américain.

OBS

Étymologie : dédiée à C.A. Anderson, géologue américain, du Geological Survey.

OBS

Formule chimique : Na2Ca(UO2)(CO3)3.6H2O

Spanish

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