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Fritzscheite Mineral Data
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General Fritzscheite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Mn(UO2)2[(V,P)O4]2•4(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 999.03 gm |
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Uranium 47.65 % U 54.06 % UO2 |
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Manganese 5.50 % Mn 7.10 % MnO |
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Vanadium 8.67 % V 15.47 % V2O5 |
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Phosphorus 0.93 % P 2.13 % P2O5 |
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Hydrogen 2.02 % H 18.03 % H2O |
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Oxygen 35.23 % O |
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100.00 % 96.80 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Mn2+(UO2)2(VO4)1.7(PO4)0.3•10(H2O) |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1865 |
| Locality: |
Georg Wagsfort mine, Johanngeorgenstadt, Saxony, Germany. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for Karl Julius Fritzsche (1808-1871), German chemist. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Fritzscheite + Pronunciation  |
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