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MineralBoltwoodite
Formula(K,Na)(UO2)(SiO3OH) • 1.5H2O
Crystal FormMonoclinic/Sphenoidal [2]
CleavagePerfect on {010}, Imperfect on {001}
ColorPale yellow, Orange yellow
Density4.5 – 4.7 g/cm3
DiaphaneityTranslucent
FractureIrregular/Uneven
Hardness3.5 - 4.0
LustreSub-vitreous, Waxy, Silky
StreakWhite
Type Loc.Pick's Delta Mine, San Rafael Dist., Emery Co., UT, USA
Dana 8 Class53.3.1.5
Strunz Class8/B.34-60
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