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Meta-autunite Mineral Data
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General Meta-autunite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2•2-6(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 842.14 gm |
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Calcium 4.76 % Ca 6.66 % CaO |
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Uranium 56.53 % U 64.13 % UO2 |
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Phosphorus 7.36 % P 16.86 % P2O5 |
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Hydrogen 0.96 % H 8.56 % H2O |
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Oxygen 30.40 % O |
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100.00 % 96.20 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2•4(H2O) |
| Environment: |
Associated with autunite in fractures in uraniferous igneous rocks. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1938 |
| Locality: |
Daybreak mine, Mt Spokane, Washington, USA Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named as the lower hydrate of autunite. |
| Synonym: |
Meta Autunite |
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