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Name: Phosphuranylite
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IMA Chemistry: KCa(H3O)3(UO2)7(PO4)4O4·8H2O
Chemistry Elements: The mineral Phosphuranylite contains elements:
Potassium (K)
Calcium (Ca)
Hydrogen (H)
Oxygen (O)
Uranium (U)
Phosphorus (P)
Country of Type Locality: USA
Year First Published: 1879
IMA Status: Approved,Grandfathered
Status Notes: Genth F A (1879) Examination of the North Carolina uranium minerals, American Chemical Journal 1, 87-93 Chemical formula redefined: Demartin F, Diella V, Donzelli S, Gramaccioli C M, Pilati T (1991) The importance of accurate crystal structure determination of uranium minerals. I. phosphuranylite KCa(H_3_O)_3_(UO_2_)_7_(PO_4_)_4_O_4_·8H_2_O, Acta Crystallographica B47, 439-446
Structural Group Name: Phosphuranylite
Fleischer's Group Name: phosphuranylite
Crystal Systems: orthorhombic
Oldest Known Age: 1800 Million Years Ago
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