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Richetite Mineral Data
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General Richetite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
PbU++++++4O13•4(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 1,439.37 gm |
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Uranium 66.15 % U 79.49 % UO3 |
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Hydrogen 0.56 % H 5.01 % H2O |
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Lead 14.40 % Pb 15.51 % PbO |
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Oxygen 18.90 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
PbU4O13•4(H2O) |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1947 |
| Locality: |
Shinkolobwe mine, Shaba, Zaire. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for Emile Richet (1884-1938), chief geologist, Union Miniere du Haut Katanga. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Richetite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
ICSD 85570 |
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PDF 30-370 |
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