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Ianthinite Mineral Data
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General Ianthinite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
(UO2)•5(UO3)•10(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 304.04 gm |
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Uranium 78.29 % U 94.07 % UO3 |
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Hydrogen 0.66 % H 5.93 % H2O |
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Oxygen 21.05 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
UO2(OH)2 |
| Environment: |
Sedimentary uranium deposits. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1924 |
| Locality: |
Kasolo, Belgian Congo. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named from the Greek ianthinos, "violet." |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Ianthinite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
ICSD 84442 |
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PDF 12-272 |
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