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Abernathyite Mineral Data
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General Abernathyite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
K(UO2)(AsO4)•4(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 520.11 gm |
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Potassium 7.52 % K 9.06 % K2O |
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Uranium 45.77 % U 51.92 % UO2 |
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Arsenic 14.41 % As 22.10 % As2O5 |
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Hydrogen 1.55 % H 13.86 % H2O |
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Oxygen 30.76 % O |
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100.00 % 96.92 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
K(UO2)(AsO4)•4(H2O) |
| Environment: |
Rare secondary mineral coating fractures in bleached asphaltic sandstone hosting a Colorado Plateau-type uranium deposit. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1956 |
| Locality: |
Fuemrol No. 2 mine, Temple Mountain, Emery County, USA. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for Jess Abernathy, Moab, Utah, mine owner who found the first specimens. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Abernathyite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
ICSD 15481 |
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PDF 16-386 |
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