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Autunite Mineral Data
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General Autunite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2•10-12(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 986.26 gm |
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Calcium 4.06 % Ca 5.69 % CaO |
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Uranium 48.27 % U 54.76 % UO2 |
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Phosphorus 6.28 % P 14.39 % P2O5 |
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Hydrogen 2.45 % H 21.92 % H2O |
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Oxygen 38.93 % O |
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100.00 % 96.76 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2•12(H2O) |
| Environment: |
Secondary mineral associated with uraninite. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1852 |
| Locality: |
L'Ouche de Jau, St. Symphorien, and other places near Autun, Saone-et-Loire, France. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for the locality. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Autunite  |
| Synonym: |
Lime Uranite |
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