Zellerite (original) (raw)
A valid IMA mineral species
About ZelleriteHide
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Formula:
Ca(UO2)(CO3)2 · 5H2O
Colour:
Light lemon-yellow
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Name:
Named after Howard Davis Zeller (24 December 1922, Warren, Ohio, USA - 14 April 2009, Denver, Colorado, USA), geologist with the United States Geological Survey who discovered the mineral.
This page provides mineralogical data about Zellerite.
Unique IdentifiersHide
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Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:4391:1
7921af0b-d13f-4fa6-b7b1-bb424f2734f6
IMA Classification of ZelleriteHide
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Type description reference:
Classification of ZelleriteHide
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5.EC.10
5 : CARBONATES (NITRATES)
E : Uranyl Carbonates
C : UO2:CO3 < 1:1 - 1:2
15.3.1.1
15 : HYDRATED NORMAL CARBONATES
3 : AmBn(XO3)p·xH2O, with (m+n):p = 1:1
11.11.7
11 : Carbonates
11 : Carbonates of Cr and U
Mineral SymbolsHide
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As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.
| Symbol | Source | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Zel | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
Pronunciation of ZelleriteHide
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Pronunciation:
| Play | Recorded by | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Sorry, your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio. | Jolyon Ralph | United Kingdom |
Physical Properties of ZelleriteHide
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Transparency:
Transparent, Translucent
Colour:
Light lemon-yellow
Cleavage:
Imperfect/Fair
one parallel to elongation
Density:
3.25(1) g/cm3 (Measured) 3.242 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of ZelleriteHide
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RI values:
_n_α = 1.536(5) _n_β = 1.559(5) _n_γ = 1.697(5)
2V:
Measured: 25° to 30°, Calculated: 48°
δ = 0.161
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Comments:
X=Y= colorless; Z = pale yellow
Chemistry of ZelleriteHide
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Mindat Formula:
Ca(UO2)(CO3)2 · 5H2O
Crystallography of ZelleriteHide
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Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Cell Parameters:
a = 11.220(15) Å, b = 19.252(16) Å, c = 4.933(16) Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.583 : 1 : 0.256
Unit Cell V:
1,065.56 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Comment:
Point Group: 2/m 2/m 2/m or mm2.; Space Group: Pmmm or Pmn21.
X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide
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Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 9.66 Å | (100) |
| 4.848 Å | (50) |
| 5.591 Å | (35) |
| 3.651 Å | (35) |
| 4.407 Å | (25) |
| 7.33 Å | (18) |
| 2.947 Å | (13) |
Geological EnvironmentHide
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Type Occurrence of ZelleriteHide
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Place of Conservation of Type Material:
National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C., USA, 112827.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Coleman, R.G., D.R. Ross, Meyrowitz, R. (1966) Zellerite and metazellerite, new uranyl carbonates. American Mineralogist: 51: 1567–1578.
Synonyms of ZelleriteHide
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Other Language Names for ZelleriteHide
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Common AssociatesHide
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Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide
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| 5.EC.05 | Fontanite | Ca(UO2)3(CO3)4 · 3H2O | Mon. 2/m |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.EC.10 | Metazellerite | Ca(UO2)(CO3)2 · 3H2O | Orth. |
| 5.EC.15 | Ewingite | Mg8Ca8(UO2)24(CO3)30O4(OH)12(H2O)138 | Tet. 4/m m m _(_4/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : _I_41/a c d |
| 5.EC.20 | Meyrowitzite | Ca(UO2)(CO3)2 · 5H2O | Mon. 2/m |
Fluorescence of ZelleriteHide
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Fluoresces patchy green under SW and LW UV
Other InformationHide
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Special Storage/
Display Requirements:
Radioactive
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
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References for ZelleriteHide
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Localities for ZelleriteHide
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Locality ListHide
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- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. 
- Good crystals or important locality for species. 
- World class for species or very significant. (TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.