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Kasolite Mineral Data

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General Kasolite Information

Help on Chemical Formula: Chemical Formula: Pb(UO2)SiO4•(H2O)
Help on Composition: Composition: Molecular Weight = 587.33 gm
   Uranium   40.53 %  U    45.98 % UO2
   Silicon    4.78 %  Si   10.23 % SiO2
   Hydrogen   0.34 %  H     3.07 % H2O
   Lead      35.28 %  Pb   38.00 % PbO
   Oxygen    19.07 %  O
            ______        ______ 
            100.00 %       97.28 % = TOTAL OXIDE
Help on Empirical Formula: Empirical Formula: Pb(UO2)(SiO4)•(H2O)
Help on IMA Status: IMA Status: Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1921
Help on Locality: Locality: Kasolo, Zaire. Link to MinDat.org Location Data.
Help on Name Origin: Name Origin: Named after its locality.
Help on Name Pronunciation: Name Pronunciation: Kasolite Say KASOLITE
Help on Synonym: Synonym: ICSD 1149
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