Uranothorianite
A variety of Thorianite
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About Uranothorianite
Formula:
(Th,U)O2
A name for a mineral intermediate between uraninite and thorianite, i.e. a member of the Thorianite-Uraninite Series.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
4114 (as Uranothorianite)
3944 (as Thorianite)
3944 (as Thorianite)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:4114:6 (as Uranothorianite)
mindat:1:1:3944:0 (as Thorianite)
mindat:1:1:3944:0 (as Thorianite)
Physical Properties of Uranothorianite
Transparency:
Opaque
Chemistry of Uranothorianite
Mindat Formula:
(Th,U)O2
Elements listed:
Other Language Names for Uranothorianite
German:Uranothorianit
Spanish:Uranotorianita
Common Associates
Associated Minerals 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 Johachidolite | CaAlB3O7 |
| 18 photos of Uranothorianite associated with Feldspar Group | |
| 1 photo of Uranothorianite associated with Diopside | CaMgSi2O6 |
| 1 photo of Uranothorianite associated with Phlogopite | KMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
Radioactivity
Other Information
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 Uranothorianite
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References for Uranothorianite
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Localities for Uranothorianite
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The Locality List
- This locality has map coordinates listed.
- This locality has estimated coordinates.
β - 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).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Angola | |
| Amores-Casals et al. (2019) |
Australia | |
| Drake-Brockman (1995) |
China | |
| - (1978) |
Iran | |
| Dahlkamp (2009) |
| Foerster et al. (1994) |
Italy | |
| www.giovanigeologi.it (n.d.) +1 other reference |
Madagascar | |
| Seydoux-Guillaume et al. (2009) |
| Behier (1960) |
| Behier (1960) | |
| Behier (1960) | |
| Behier (1960) +1 other reference | |
| Besaire (1966) | |
Mozambique | |
| SlobodnΓk +5 other references |
Myanmar | |
| Heo et al. (2020) |
Russia | |
| Gordienko et al. (2016) |
| Gordienko et al. (2016) |
South Africa | |
| Lee +1 other reference |
| Du Plessis (2019) | |
Turkey | |
| Yigit (2012) |
USA | |
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| Miller |
Antanimora Sud Commune, Ambovombe-Androy, Androy, Madagascar