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Swamboite Mineral Data
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General Swamboite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
U++++++H6(UO2)6(SiO4)6•30(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 2,957.20 gm |
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Uranium 56.34 % U 54.79 % UO2 / 9.67 % UO3 |
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Silicon 5.70 % Si 12.19 % SiO2 |
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Hydrogen 2.25 % H 20.10 % H2O |
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Oxygen 35.71 % O |
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100.00 % 96.75 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
UH6(UO2)6(SiO4)6•30(H2O) |
| Environment: |
Alteration product of other uranium minerals. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1981 |
| Locality: |
Swambo, Shaba, Zaire. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for the locality. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Swamboite + Pronunciation  |
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