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Uranothorianite

A variety of Thorianite
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About UranothorianiteHide

Formula:
(Th,U)O2
A name for a mineral intermediate between uraninite and thorianite, i.e. a member of the Thorianite-Uraninite Series.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
4114 (as Uranothorianite)
3944 (as Thorianite)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:4114:6 (as Uranothorianite)
mindat:1:1:3944:0 (as Thorianite)

Physical Properties of UranothorianiteHide

Transparency:
Opaque

Chemistry of UranothorianiteHide

Mindat Formula:
(Th,U)O2
Element Weights:
Element% weight
Th87.881 %
O12.119 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
Th
O

Other Language Names for UranothorianiteHide

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
18 photos of Uranothorianite associated with 'Scapolite'
18 photos of Uranothorianite associated with 'Hackmanite'Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
18 photos of Uranothorianite associated with JohachidoliteCaAlB3O7
18 photos of Uranothorianite associated with Feldspar Group
1 photo of Uranothorianite associated with DiopsideCaMgSi2O6
1 photo of Uranothorianite associated with PhlogopiteKMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2

RadioactivityHide

Other InformationHide

Health Risks:
Contains thorium and uranium - always wash hands after handling. Avoid inhaling dust when handling or breaking. Never lick or ingest. Avoid prolonged exposure in proximity of the body. Store away from inhabited areas.

Internet Links for UranothorianiteHide

References for UranothorianiteHide

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Localities for UranothorianiteHide

Showing 48 localities.

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Locality ListHide

- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. - Good crystals or important locality for species. - World class for species or very significant. (TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Algeria
 
  • Djanet Province
    • Djanet District
Oulebsir et al. (2021)
Angola
 
  • Huíla Province
    • Quilengues
Amores-Casals et al. (2019)
Australia
 
  • Northern Territory
    • Central Desert Region
      • Harts Range
        • Ambalindum Station
          • Harding Springs