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Metastudtite Mineral Data
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General Metastudtite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
UO4•2(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 338.06 gm |
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Uranium 70.41 % U 84.61 % UO3 |
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Hydrogen 1.19 % H 10.66 % H2O |
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Oxygen 28.40 % O |
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100.00 % 95.27 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
UO4•2(H2O) |
| Environment: |
Secondary uranium mineral containing peroxide formed by the alpha-radiolysis of water during formation. May also form in spent-fission fuel elements. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1983 |
| Locality: |
Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named as the lower hydration product of studtite. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Metastudtite + Pronunciation  |
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