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PITCHBLENDE

Miscellaneous

• Family: None
• Region: None
• Mined At: Unspecified
• Raw Mineral: Yes
• Generic: No

Notes

(Richard Willis)

Mineral, of the ideal form U₃O₆ and molecular weight of 842. One of the “safer” forms of uranium to handle. Used in glazes for uranium reds.

Authors

• Richard Willis (Owner)

Pictures

• Pitchblende Uranium Ore

  

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