Brannerite
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] |
References
- ^ "Brannerite Mineral Data". webmineral.com. Retrieved 2025-12-03.
- ^ Warr, Laurence N. (June 2021). "IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols". Mineralogical Magazine. 85 (3): 291–320. Bibcode:2021MinM...85..291W. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43. ISSN 0026-461X.
- ^ Palache, Charles; Berman, Harry; Frondel, Clifford (1944). The System of Mineralogy. Vol. 1 (7th ed.). J. Wiley and Sons. pp. 774–775.
- ^ "Brannerite". www.mindat.org. Retrieved 2025-12-03.
- ^ "Mineral Database - Mineralogy of Wales". Museum Wales. Retrieved 2025-12-03.
- ^ "Brannerite Mineral Data". webmineral.com. Retrieved 2025-12-03.
- ^ "Brannerite". www.mindat.org. Retrieved 2025-12-03.
- ^ Warr, Laurence N. (June 2021). "IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols". Mineralogical Magazine. 85 (3): 291–320. Bibcode:2021MinM...85..291W. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43. ISSN 0026-461X.
- ^ "Mineral Database - Mineralogy of Wales". Museum Wales. Retrieved 2025-12-03.