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Metatorbernite Mineral Data
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General Metatorbernite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Cu(UO2)2(PO4)2•8(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 937.67 gm |
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Uranium 50.77 % U 57.60 % UO2 |
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Copper 6.78 % Cu 8.48 % CuO |
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Phosphorus 6.61 % P 15.14 % P2O5 |
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Hydrogen 1.72 % H 15.37 % H2O |
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Oxygen 34.13 % O |
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100.00 % 96.59 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Cu(UO2)2(PO4)2•8(H2O) |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1916 |
| Locality: |
Schneeberg, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named as the lower hydrate of tobernite. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Metatorbernite + Pronunciation  |
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