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Ranunculite Mineral Data
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General Ranunculite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
HAl(UO2)(PO4)(OH)3•4(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 516.07 gm |
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Uranium 46.12 % U 52.32 % UO2 |
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Aluminum 5.23 % Al 9.88 % Al2O3 |
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Phosphorus 6.00 % P 13.75 % P2O5 |
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Hydrogen 2.34 % H 20.95 % H2O |
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Oxygen 40.30 % O |
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100.00 % 96.90 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
HAl(UO2)(PO4)(OH)3•4(H2O) |
| Environment: |
In U-rich portions of a pegmatite with other Al-U phosphates. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1979 |
| Locality: |
Kobokobo, Kivu, Zaire. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for the color "ranunculus", buttercup. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Ranunculite + Pronunciation  |
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