Brannerite
Uranium ore mineral
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Brannerite is a rare earth oxide mineral found in the form (U,Ca,Ce)(Ti,Fe)
2O
6[1][2] Named for Dr. John Casper Branner[3][4].
| Brannerite | |
|---|---|
| General | |
| Category | Oxide Minerals |
| Formula | (U,Ca,Y,Ce)(Ti,Fe)2O6 |
| IMA symbol | Bnr |
| Strunz classification | 4.DH.05 |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Identification | |
| Colour | Black, Brownish Olive Green, Yellow-Brown to Yellow |
| Cleavage | None |
| Luster | Vitreous, Resinous, Dull |
| References | [5][6][7][8] |
