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Aldanite

Formula:
(Th,Pb)O
 
2
 ?
Name:From Aldan region, Siberia, the type locality
A variety of Thorianite

A Pb-bearing variety of Thorianite with up to 12 wt.% PbO.

Originally reported from Aldan Shield, Saha Republic (Sakha Republic; Yakutia), Eastern-Siberian Region, Russia.

Classification of Aldanite

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Chemical Properties of Aldanite

Formula:
(Th,Pb)O
 
2
 ?
Essential elements:O, Th
All elements listed in formula:O, Pb, Th

Other Names for Aldanite

Other Languages:
German:Aldanit
Spanish:Aldanita

Other Information

Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

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    Localities for Aldanite

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    (TL) indicates type locality. ? indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. All other localities listed without reference should be considered as uncertain and unproven until references can be found.
    China
     
    • Liaoning Province (Manchuria; Dongbei Region)
      • Dandong Prefecture
        • Fengcheng Co.
    		http://geopubs.wr.usgs.gov/open-file/of02-189/of02-189.xls
    Russia
     
    • Eastern-Siberian Region
      • Saha Republic (Sakha Republic; Yakutia)
    		[Clark, 1993 - "Hey's Mineral Index, 3rd Edition"]
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