Mineral Factbook

Ewingite

Mg8Ca8(UO2)24(CO3)30O4(OH)12(H2O)138IMA symbol: Ewgapproved

Ewingite is a mineral with the formula Mg8Ca8(UO2)24(CO3)30O4(OH)12(H2O)138, crystallizing in the tetragonal system.

Physical properties

Chemistry (calculated)

Molecular weight11550.19 g/molcalculated from the IMA formula
Composition (wt%)Mg 1.68%, Ca 2.78%, U 49.46%, O 40.45%, C 3.12%, H 2.51%