IMA mineral species
Vapnikite
Ca₂CaUO₆
Oxide mineral, an analogue of β-Ca₃UO₆.
Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness5
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A steel knife scratches it, it won't scratch glass.
⚖ Density4.932 g/cm³
Very heavy
| Chemical formula | Ca₂CaUO₆ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Ca, U, O |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Mohs hardness | 5 |
| Density | 4.932 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Vpn |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Jabel Harmun, Palestine
Learn more
- Vapnikite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q19862034 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
5–6
Monoclinic