Uricite

uricite

biphosphammite

brushite

syngenite

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Formula: C₅H₄N₄O₃
Organic compound
Crystal System: Monoclinic
Specific gravity: 1.851 calculated
Hardness: 1 to 2
Streak: White
Colour: Yellowish white, colourless, light brown
Environments

Cave deposits

Localities

At the type locality, the Dingo Donga Cave, Madura Roadhouse, Dundas Shire, Western Australia, uricite is formed in guano. Associated minerals include biphosphammite, brushite and syngenite (HOM).

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