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Metauramphite

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered - questionable
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Formula:
(NH4)2(UO2)2(PO4)2.6H2O
A doubtful mineral.


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Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
46644
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:46644:2

IMA Classification of MetauramphiteHide

IMA status:
Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959), Questionable
IMA Formula:
(N3-H4)2(U6+O2)2(PO4)2·6H2O

Classification of MetauramphiteHide

Strunz-mindat (2026):
8.00.

8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
0 :
0 :

Mineral SymbolsHide

As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.

SymbolSourceReference for Standard
MurpIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43

Chemistry of MetauramphiteHide

Mindat Formula:
(NH4)2(UO2)2(PO4)2.6H2O
Element Weights:
Element% weight
U54.459 %
O32.944 %
P7.087 %
N3.205 %
H2.306 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
Elements listed:
H, N, O, P, U - search for minerals with similar chemistry

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event<2.4
47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals]
47c : [Carbonates, phosphates, borates, nitrates]
47f : [Uranyl (U⁶⁺) minerals]

Synonyms of MetauramphiteHide

Other Language Names for MetauramphiteHide

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

8.00.CanutiteNaMn3[AsO4][AsO3(OH)]2Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.00.StrontiohurlbutiteSrBe2(PO4)2 Mon. 2/m : P21/b
8.00.ChongiteCa3Mg2(AsO4)2(AsO3OH)2 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
8.00.GrandaiteSr2Al(AsO4)2(OH)Mon. 2/m : P21/m
8.00.'UM1997-10-AsO:CaV'Ca(VO)2(AsO4)2.4H2O
8.00.05'Leobenite'Hydrated Ca-Fe phosphate

RadioactivityHide

Other InformationHide

Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

Internet Links for MetauramphiteHide

References for MetauramphiteHide

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