IMA mineral species

Boltwoodite

(K,Na)(UO₂)(SiO₃OH)·1.5H₂O

Hydrous potassium uranyl silicate mineral.

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Boltwoodite specimen
Boltwoodite-Calcite-rare08-2-02b.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

🔷 Monoclinic✏️ streak white
Chemical formula(K,Na)(UO₂)(SiO₃OH)·1.5H₂O
ElementsK, Na, U, O, Si, H
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streakwhite
Color—
IMA symbolBwd
Nickel–Strunz class9.AK.15

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