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Pitchblende

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Formula:
UO
 
2
Colour:Black, Brownish-black
A variety of Uraninite

A massive, often globular, possibly impure, variety of Uraninite.

Classification of Pitchblende

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Physical Properties of Pitchblende

Lustre:Dull
Diaphaneity (Transparency):Opaque
Colour:Black, Brownish-black

Chemical Properties of Pitchblende

Formula:
UO
 
2
Essential elements:O, U
All elements listed in formula:O, U

Other Names for Pitchblende

Synonyms:
Beck-BländePecblendaPseudogalena nigra compactaSwart Blende
Other Languages:
French:Pechblende
German:Pechblende
Eisenpecherz
Indonesian:Pitchblende
Italian:Pecurano
Portuguese:Pechblenda
Simplified Chinese:沥青铀矿
方铀沥青矿
Spanish:Pechblenda
Pezblenda
Traditional Chinese:瀝青鈾礦

Other Information

Health Warning:Prolonged exposure in proximity of the material is a health hazard.

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