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Torbernite Mineral Data
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General Torbernite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Cu(UO2)2(PO4)2•8-12(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 991.71 gm |
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Uranium 48.00 % U 54.46 % UO2 |
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Copper 6.41 % Cu 8.02 % CuO |
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Phosphorus 6.25 % P 14.31 % P2O5 |
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Hydrogen 2.24 % H 19.98 % H2O |
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Oxygen 37.11 % O |
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100.00 % 96.77 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Cu(UO2)2(PO4)2•11(H2O) |
| Environment: |
Secondary mineral in granites, and other uranium-bearing rocks. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1793 |
| Locality: |
J�chymov (St. Joachimsthal), Krusne Hory, Z�padocesky kraj, Cechy (Bohemia), Czech Republic Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named after the Swedish chemist, Tornbern Bergmann (1735-1784). |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Torbernite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
Copper Uranite |
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