URANOCIRCITE Meaning and
Definition
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Uranocircite is a mineral that belongs to the schoepite group, a group of minerals containing uranyl peroxide anions. It is typically found as a secondary mineral formed through the oxidation and alteration of primary uranium minerals. The mineral was first discovered in 1865 and was named after the Greek words "ouranos" meaning "sky" and "kirkos" meaning "circle," referencing its blue color.
Uranocircite is known for its distinct blue to greenish-blue color, which can vary in intensity. It has a vitreous to earthy luster and a light blue streak. It generally occurs in botryoidal or reniform masses and sometimes forms crusts or encrustations on other minerals.
Chemically, uranocircite is a hydrous uranium oxide hydroxide mineral with the chemical formula (UO2)2O(OH)2·3-7H2O. It crystallizes in the orthorhombic crystal system and exhibits perfect cleavage in one direction. The mineral has a relatively low specific gravity and is non-radioactive.
Uranocircite is primarily found in uranium-bearing deposits and occurs as a result of the weathering and alteration of uranium ore bodies. It is commonly associated with other secondary uranium minerals such as schoepite, curite, and kasolite. The mineral is of interest to researchers and collectors due to its striking blue color, but it does not have any significant economic importance.
Common Misspellings for URANOCIRCITE
- yranocircite
- hranocircite
- jranocircite
- iranocircite
- 8ranocircite
- 7ranocircite
- ueanocircite
- udanocircite
- ufanocircite
- utanocircite
- u5anocircite
- u4anocircite
- urznocircite
- ursnocircite
- urwnocircite
- urqnocircite
- urabocircite
- uramocircite
- urajocircite
- urahocircite
Etymology of URANOCIRCITE
The word "uranocircite" is derived from the Greek words "ouranos" meaning "sky" or "heaven" and "kirkos" meaning "circle". The word "uranocircite" is a mineral name, specifically referring to a yellow hydrated uranium arsenate mineral. The term "uranocircite" was coined due to its bright yellow color, resembling the color of the sky.
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