Shumwayite | |
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General | |
Category | Sulfate mineral |
Formula (repeating unit) | (UO2)2(SO4)2•5H2O |
IMA symbol | Smw [1] |
Crystal system | Monoclinic |
Crystal class | Prismatic (2/m) (same H-M symbol) |
Space group | P21/c |
Unit cell | a = 6.75
Å, b = 12.50 Å c = 16.90 Å, β = 90.92° (approximated) |
Identification | |
Other characteristics | Radioactive |
References | [2] |
Shumwayite is a rare [3] but relatively simple uranyl sulfate mineral with the formula (UO2)2(SO4)2•5H2O. It was discovered in the Green Lizard and Giveaway-Simplot mines of the White Canyon mining district, San Juan County, Utah, US. [2]
The structure of shumwayite is unique. [2] Somewhat chemically similar natural uranyl sulfates include jáchymovite, metauranopilite and uranopilite. [4] [5] [6]
Shumwayite | |
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General | |
Category | Sulfate mineral |
Formula (repeating unit) | (UO2)2(SO4)2•5H2O |
IMA symbol | Smw [1] |
Crystal system | Monoclinic |
Crystal class | Prismatic (2/m) (same H-M symbol) |
Space group | P21/c |
Unit cell | a = 6.75
Å, b = 12.50 Å c = 16.90 Å, β = 90.92° (approximated) |
Identification | |
Other characteristics | Radioactive |
References | [2] |
Shumwayite is a rare [3] but relatively simple uranyl sulfate mineral with the formula (UO2)2(SO4)2•5H2O. It was discovered in the Green Lizard and Giveaway-Simplot mines of the White Canyon mining district, San Juan County, Utah, US. [2]
The structure of shumwayite is unique. [2] Somewhat chemically similar natural uranyl sulfates include jáchymovite, metauranopilite and uranopilite. [4] [5] [6]