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Mundite

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Category
  
Phosphate minerals

Strunz classification
  
8.EC.30

Mundite

Formula (repeating unit)
  
Al(UO2)3(PO4)2(OH)3·5(H2O)

Crystal system
  
Orthorhombic Unknown space group

Mundite is a uranium phosphate mineral with chemical formula: Al(UO2)3(PO4)2(OH)3·5(H2O). It contains aluminium and has a yellow tinge to it. It usually appears on sandstones or limestones.

References

Mundite Wikipedia
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