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Sabugalite Mineral Data
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General Sabugalite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
HAl(UO2)4(PO4)4•16(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 1,776.23 gm |
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Uranium 53.60 % U 60.81 % UO2 |
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Aluminum 1.52 % Al 2.87 % Al2O3 |
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Phosphorus 6.98 % P 15.98 % P2O5 |
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Hydrogen 1.87 % H 16.73 % H2O |
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Oxygen 36.03 % O |
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100.00 % 96.40 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
HAl(UO2)4(PO4)4•16(H2O) |
| Environment: |
Secondary mineral formed in the oxidized zone of uranium veins. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1951 |
| Locality: |
Quarta Feira mine, Portugal Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Name for Sabugal Co., Portugal, in which the mineral was first found. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Sabugalite + Pronunciation  |
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