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Thorite Mineral Data
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General Thorite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
ThSiO4 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 324.12 gm |
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Thorium 71.59 % Th 81.46 % ThO2 |
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Silicon 8.67 % Si 18.54 % SiO2 |
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Oxygen 19.74 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Th(SiO4) |
| Environment: |
Augite-syenite rocks. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1829 |
| Locality: |
Island of Lovo, Norway Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
From the presence of the element Thorium, a highly radioactive material. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Thorite  |
| Synonym: |
ICSD 1615 |
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Orangite |
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