Schoepite

Image

Schoepite (yellow) on rutherfordine (tan), from Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo

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Properties

Formula (UO2)4O(OH)6(H2O)6
Abbreviation Sho
Luminescence emitter UO2
IMA Status Approved (IMA 1962 s.p.)
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Tags Hydroxide , Mineral, Uranyl , Hydrated

Composition

Element Atoms
H 36
U 8
O 42
Total: 86

Reference

Reference Lines Spectra Images
Gorobets and Rogojine 2002 3 0 0