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Triangulite Mineral Data
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General Triangulite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Al3(UO2)4(PO4)4(OH)5•5(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 1,716.05 gm |
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Uranium 55.48 % U 62.94 % UO2 |
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Aluminum 4.72 % Al 8.91 % Al2O3 |
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Phosphorus 7.22 % P 16.54 % P2O5 |
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Hydrogen 0.88 % H 7.87 % H2O |
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Oxygen 31.70 % O |
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100.00 % 96.27 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Al3(UO2)4(PO4)4(OH)5•5(H2O) |
| Environment: |
Complex pegmatite. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1982 |
| Locality: |
Kobokobo, Kivu, Zaire. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for the triangular habit of the crystals. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Triangulite + Pronunciation  |
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