Haiweeite
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What is Haiweeite?
Haiweeite is a mineral of uranium and has the chemical formula: Ca[(UO2)2Si5O12(OH)2]·3(H2O). It is a secondary mineral of uranium, a product of oxidation. It has a greenish yellow color. It has a Mohs hardness of about 3.5 and is fluorescent under UV light. It was named after the Haiwee Reservoir, Inyo County, California, US, where it was first found.
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Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Pale yellow, greenish-yellow
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 3.5
- Density
- 4.93 g/cm³
- Streak
- White
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- Ca(UO2)2[Si5O12(OH)2] · 6H2O
- Elements
- Ca, H, O, Si, U
Also Known As
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