Category Oxide mineral Crystal system Orthorhombic | Strunz classification 4.GB.55 Space group Pnam | |
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Formula
(repeating unit) Pb3(UO2)8O8(OH)6·3(H2O) Crystal class Dipyramidal (mmm)
H-M symbol: (2/m 2/m 2/m) | ||
Curite is a lead uranium oxide mineral with formula: Pb3(UO2)8O8(OH)6·3(H2O). It is named after the physicists Marie and Pierre Curie, who are both known for their work on radioactivity. The type locality is the Shinkolobwe Mine.
References
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