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Ferrithorite

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Khatuugiin thorite occurrence, Khaldzan Buragtag massif, Altai Mts, Hovd Aimag (Khovd Aimag), Mongolia
© Pavel M. Kartashov

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Formula:
(Th,Fe
3+
 
)[Si(O,OH)
 
4
]
Colour:Orange
A variety of Thorite

An iron(III)-rich variety of Thorite.
Originally reported from Aktyuz REE deposit, Kyrgyzstan.

Classification of Ferrithorite

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Physical Properties of Ferrithorite

Lustre:Waxy
Colour:Orange
Density (measured):4.96 g/cm3

Chemical Properties of Ferrithorite

Formula:
(Th,Fe
3+
 
)[Si(O,OH)
 
4
]
All elements listed in formula:Fe, H, O, Si, Th
Analytical Data:Analysis of material from Aktyuz REE deposit, Kyrgyzstan 
P2O5 (0.88)
As2O5 (0.51)
SiO2 (10.22)
TiO2 (0.13)
ThO2 (51.47)
U3O8 (0.41)
Al2O3 (4.10)
Fe2O3 (12.02)
REE2O3 (5.59)
MgO (0.12)
CaO (1.62)
MnO (1.93)
FeO (3.55)
CuO (0.23)
(Na,K)2O (0.26)
H2O (5.64)
Cl (0.20)

sum 98.88 wt.-%

Other Names for Ferrithorite

Synonyms:
Ferri-orangite (of Kalinin)Ferrothorite (of Lacroix)
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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.

References for Ferrithorite

Reference List:Starik, I. E., Kravchenko, L. L. and Melikova, O. S. (1941), Doklady AN SSSR 32, N4, 254.

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    Localities for Ferrithorite

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    Kazakhstan
     
    • Zhezqazghan Oblysy (Dzezkazgan Oblast'; Dzhezkazgan Oblast'; Djezkazgan Oblast'; Jezkazgan Oblast')
      • Balqash (Balkhash; Karatas; Prebalkhashie) Region
        • Mointy (Moyynty)
          • Mointy Railway Station
    		A.V. Stepanov data; Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow
    Kyrgyzstan
     
    Starik, I. E., Kravchenko, L. L. and Melikova, O. S. (1941), Doklady AN SSSR 32, N4, 254
    Mongolia
     
    • Hovd Aimag (Khovd Aimag)
      • Altai Mts
    		P.M. Kartashov data
    Pavel M. Kartashov data
    Russia
     
    • Eastern-Siberian Region
      • Saha Republic (Sakha Republic; Yakutia)
        • Aldan Shield
          • Chara and Tokko Rivers Confluence
    		Konev, A.A., Vorob\'yev, E.I., and Lazebnik, K.A. (1996) The Mineralogy of the Murun Massif. Russian Academy of Science Press, Siberian Branch, Novosbirsk, Russia (in Rus.)
      • Tuva Republic
    		P. Kartashov data
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