General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Ca(UO2)(CO3)2·3(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 484.17 gm)
Calcium 8.28 % Ca
Uranium 49.16 % U
Hydrogen 1.25 % H
Carbon 4.96 % C
Oxygen 36.35 % O
Empirical Formula:
Ca(UO2)(CO3)2·3(H2O)
Environment:
Sediment-hosted uranium mine.
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1966
Locality:
Lucky Mc mine, Gas Hills, Wyoming, USA.
Name Origin:
Named for the relationship to zellerite (after Howard D. Zeller (1922-), U.S Geological Survey.
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[???] Good
Color:
light yellow.
Density:
3.414
Hardness:
2 - Gypsum
Luster:
Earthy (Dull)
Streak:
yellow white
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