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Formula:
Ca(UO
 
2
)
 
2
(HSiO
 
4
)
 
2
 · 5H
 
2
O
System:MonoclinicColour:Yellowish-green, yellow, ...
Lustre:VitreousHardness:2½ - 3
Name:Named as the dimorph of uranophane.
Dimorph of:Uranophane


Uranophane Group.

Classification of β-Uranophane

IMA status:Valid - first described prior to 1959 (pre-IMA) - "Grandfathered"
Strunz 8th edition ID:8/B.34-50
Nickel-Strunz 10th (pending) edition ID:9.AK.15

9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
A : Nesosilicates
K : Uranyl neso- and polysilicates
Dana 8th edition ID:53.3.1.9

53 : NESOSILICATES Insular SiO4 Groups and Other Anions or Complex Cations
3 : Insular SiO4 Groups and Other Anions of Complex Cations with (UO2)
Hey's CIM Ref.:14.16.11

14 : Silicates not Containing Aluminum
16 : Silicates of U
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Type Occurrence of β-Uranophane

Type Locality:Jáchymov (St Joachimsthal), Jáchymov (St Joachimsthal) District, Krušné Hory Mts (Erzgebirge), Karlovy Vary Region, Bohemia (Böhmen; Boehmen), Czech Republic
Year of Discovery:1935
Associated Minerals at type locality:
Liebigite

Physical Properties of β-Uranophane

Lustre:Vitreous
Diaphaneity (Transparency):Transparent, Translucent
Colour:Yellowish-green, yellow, brownish-yellow
Hardness (Mohs):2½ - 3

Crystallography of β-Uranophane

Crystal System:Monoclinic
Cell Parameters:a = 13.96Å, b = 15.44Å, c = 6.63Å
β = 91.38°
Ratio:a:b:c = 0.904 : 1 : 0.429
Unit Cell Volume:V 1,428.63 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)

Optical Data of β-Uranophane

Type:Biaxial (-)
RI values: nα = 1.660 - 1.678 nβ = 1.682 - 1.723 nγ = 1.689 - 1.730
2V:Calculated: 42° to 58°
Maximum Birefringence:δ = 0.029 - 0.052

Chart shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness) and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:High
Dispersion:r > v or r < v

Chemical Properties of β-Uranophane

Formula:
Ca(UO
 
2
)
 
2
(HSiO
 
4
)
 
2
 · 5H
 
2
O
Essential elements:Ca, H, O, Si, U
All elements listed in formula:Ca, H, O, Si, U

Relationship of β-Uranophane to other Species

Structurally related to group(s):
Uranophane Group
Related Minerals - Nickel-Strunz Grouping):

- +
9.AK.05Soddyite
(UO
 
2
)
 
2
SiO
 
4
 · 2H
 
2
O
9.AK.10Cuprosklodowskite
Cu(UO
 
2
)
 
2
[HSiO
 
4
]
 
2
 · 6H
 
2
O
9.AK.10Oursinite
(Co,Mg)(UO
 
2
)
 
2
[HSiO
 
4
]
 
2
 · 6H
 
2
O
9.AK.10Sklodowskite
Mg(UO
 
2
)
 
2
[HSiO
 
4
]
 
2
 · 5H
 
2
O
9.AK.15Boltwoodite
(K,Na)(UO
 
2
)[HSiO
 
4
] · 0.5H
 
2
O
9.AK.15Kasolite
Pb(UO
 
2
)[SiO
 
4
] · H
 
2
O
9.AK.15Natroboltwoodite
(H
 
3
O)(Na,K)UO
 
2
SiO
 
4
 · H
 
2
O
9.AK.15Uranophane
Ca(UO
 
2
)
 
2
[HSiO
 
4
]
 
2
 · 5H
 
2
O
9.AK.15Beta-Uranophane
9.AK.20Swamboite
UH
 
6
(UO
 
2
)
 
6
(SiO
 
4
)
 
6
 · 30H
 
2
O
9.AK.25Haiweeite
Ca(UO
 
2
)
 
2
[Si
 
5
O
 
12
(OH)
 
2
] · 4.5H
 
2
O
9.AK.25Metahaiweeite
Ca(UO
 
2
)
 
2
Si
 
6
O
 
15
 · nH
 
2
O
9.AK.25Ranquilite
9.AK.30Weeksite
K
 
2
(UO
 
2
)
 
2
(Si
 
2
O
 
5
)
 
3
 · 4H
 
2
O
9.AK.30Coutinhoite
Th
 
x
Ba
 
(1-2x)
(UO
 
2
)
 
2
Si
 
5
O
 
13
 · (H
 
2
O)
 
1+y
 (0 < x < 0.5 and 0 < y < (2+x))
9.AK.35Ursilite
(Mg,Ca)
 
4
(UO
 
2
)
 
4
(Si
 
2
O
 
5
)
 
5.5
(OH)
 
5
 · 13H
 
2
O
9.AK.35Magnioursilite
Mg
 
4
(UO
 
2
)
 
4
(Si
 
2
O
 
5
)
 
5
(OH)
 
6
 · 20H
 
2
O
9.AK.35Calcioursilite
Ca
 
4
(UO
 
2
)
 
4
(Si
 
2
O
 
5
)
 
5
(OH)
 
6
 · 15H
 
2
O
9.AK.40Uranosilite
UO
 
3
 · 7SiO
 
2
Related Minerals - Hey's Index Grouping:

- +
14.16.1Uranosilite
UO
 
3
 · 7SiO
 
2
14.16.2Coffinite
(U
4+
 
,Th)(SiO
 
4
)
 
1-x
(OH)
 
4x
14.16.3Soddyite
(UO
 
2
)
 
2
SiO
 
4
 · 2H
 
2
O
14.16.4Swamboite
UH
 
6
(UO
 
2
)
 
6
(SiO
 
4
)
 
6
 · 30H
 
2
O
14.16.5Weeksite
K
 
2
(UO
 
2
)
 
2
(Si
 
2
O
 
5
)
 
3
 · 4H
 
2
O
14.16.6Boltwoodite
(K,Na)(UO
 
2
)[HSiO
 
4
] · 0.5H
 
2
O
14.16.7Natroboltwoodite
(H
 
3
O)(Na,K)UO
 
2
SiO
 
4
 · H
 
2
O
14.16.8Cuprosklodowskite
Cu(UO
 
2
)
 
2
[HSiO
 
4
]
 
2
 · 6H
 
2
O
14.16.9Sklodowskite
Mg(UO
 
2
)
 
2
[HSiO
 
4
]
 
2
 · 5H
 
2
O
14.16.10Uranophane
Ca(UO
 
2
)
 
2
[HSiO
 
4
]
 
2
 · 5H
 
2
O
14.16.12Haiweeite
Ca(UO
 
2
)
 
2
[Si
 
5
O
 
12
(OH)
 
2
] · 4.5H
 
2
O
14.16.13Metahaiweeite
Ca(UO
 
2
)
 
2
Si
 
6
O
 
15
 · nH
 
2
O
14.16.14Thorogummite
(Th,U)(SiO
 
4
)
 
1-x
(OH)
 
4x
14.16.15Steacyite
(◻,K)(Na,Ca)
 
2
(Th,U)[Si
 
8
O
 
20
]
14.16.16Ekanite
(Ca,Fe
2+
 
,Pb)
 
2
(Th,U)[Si
 
8
O
 
20
]
14.16.17Kasolite
Pb(UO
 
2
)[SiO
 
4
] · H
 
2
O
14.16.18Orlite
Pb
 
3
(UO
 
2
)
 
3
(Si
 
2
O
 
7
)
 
2
 · 6H
 
2
O
14.16.19Oursinite
(Co,Mg)(UO
 
2
)
 
2
[HSiO
 
4
]
 
2
 · 6H
 
2
O

Other Names for β-Uranophane

Synonyms:
Beta-UranophaneBeta-UranotileUranophane-βUranophane-beta
Other Languages:
German:Uranophan-beta
Simplified Chinese:β硅钙铀矿

Other Information

Health Warning:Contains uranium - always wash hands after handling. Avoid inhaling dust when handling or breaking. Never lick or ingest. Avoid prolonged exposure in proximity of the body. Store away from inhabited areas.

References for β-Uranophane

Reference List:

- +
Vestnik Kral. Ceske Spol. Nauk (1935), 2/7, 1-36.

American Mineralogist (1972): 57: 321-322.

American Mineralogist (1981): 66: 610-625.

Viswanathan, K. and Harneit, O. (1986) Refined crystal structure of β-uranophane Ca(UO2)2(SiO3OH)2.5H2O. American Mineralogist (1986): 71: 1489-1493.

Burns, P.C. (2005) U 6+ minerals and inorganic compounds: insights into an expanded structural hierarchy of crystal structures. Canadian Mineralogist: 43: 1839-1894.

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    • Localities for β-Uranophane

    The map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.
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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.
    Australia
     
    • South Australia
      • Flinders Ranges
        • North Flinders Ranges
          • Arkaroola Region (Arkaroola Station)
            • Mt Painter area
    		2003, Brugger, J., Ansermet, S. & Pring, A. ' Uranium minerals from Mt Painter, Northern Flinders ranges, South Australia' Australian Journal of Mineralogy, vol. 9, n°1, pp 15-31
    • Tasmania
      • Rossarden district
    		Bottrill & Baker (in prep) Catalogue of minerals of Tasmania
    • Western Australia
      • Upper Gascoyne Shire
        • Yinnietharra (Yinnietharra Station)
    		Pegmatites of Western Australia; M.I. Jacobson, M.A. Calderwood, B.A. Grguric' Hesperian Press, Perth, 2007
    Pegmatites of Western Australia; M.I. Jacobson, M.A. Calderwood, B.A. Grguric; Hesperian Press, Perth, 2007
    Austria
     
    • Carinthia
      • Koralpe
        • Moschkogel - Weinebene area
          • Brandrücken
    		G. Niedermayr, I. Praetzel: Mineralien Kärntens, 1995
      • Millstatt lake ridge
        • Fresach
          • Laas
    		G. Niedermayr, I. Praetzel: Mineralien Kärntens, 1995
        • Spittal
          • Wolfsberg
    		G. Niedermayr, I. Praetzel: Mineralien Kärntens, 1995
    • Salzburg
      • Hohe Tauern
        • Gastein valley
          • Naßfeld valley
            • Kreuzkogel massif
              • Radhausberg
    		A. Strasser: Die Minerale Salzburgs, 1989
    Brazil
     
    • São Paulo
      • São Paulo
    Canada
     
    • Ontario
      • Hastings Co.
        • Faraday Township
    		Rocks and Minerals For the Collector (Geological Survey of Canada Misc Report 39); Hewitt, D. F. (1967) Pegmatite Mineral Resources of Ontario. Geological Survey of Canada Industrial Mineral Report 21
    • Québec
      • Outaouais
        • Les Collines-de-l'Outaouais RCM
          • Val-des-Monts
            • Lac Saint-Pierre (Wakefield Lake)
    		Geological Survey of Canada Miscellaneous Report 41.; Miles, N. M., Hogarth, D.D. & Russell, D.S. (1971): Wakefieldite, yttrium vanadate, a new mineral from Quebec. American Mineralogist. 56, 395-410
    China
     
    • Guangdong Province
      • Shaoguan Prefecture
        • Wengyuan Co.
    		Dahlkamp, F.J., Ed. (2009): Uranium Deposits of the World. Springer (Berlin, Heidelberg), pp. 31-156.
    • Hunan Province
    		Aizhen Wang (1992): Acta Mineralogica Sinica 12(1), 78-82
    • Jiangxi Province
      • Ganzhou Prefecture
        • Ningdu Co.
    		Wenle Zeng, Yuhua He, Liugui Zhang, Yulin Chen, and Weijiang Shao (2010): Geology and Exploration 46(1), 1-9
    • Liaoning Province (Manchuria; Dongbei Region)
      • Benxi Prefecture
        • Nanfen District
    		Dahlkamp, F.J. (2009): Uranium Deposits of the World. Springer (Berlin, Heidelberg), pp. 31-156
    Colombia
     
    • Santander Department
      • Mun. de Suaita
    		Journal of Molecular Structure Volume 788, Issues 1-3, 8 May 2006, Pages 115-125
    Czech Republic
     
    • Bohemia (Böhmen; Boehmen)
      • Central Bohemia Region
    		Pauliš P., Kopecký S., Černý P. 2007: Uranové minerály České Republiky a jejich naleziště. 1. část. (Kutna Hora, issue 1)
      • Karlovy Vary Region
        • Krušné Hory Mts (Erzgebirge)
          • Jáchymov (St Joachimsthal) District
    		[Vestnik Kral. Ceske Spol. Nauk (1935) 2/7, 1-36; Nickel & Nichols, 1991 - "Mineral Reference Manual", p22]
      • Plzeň Region
        • Klatovy (Klattau)
    		Sejkora J., Pauliš P., Kopecký S., Novák F., Malec J., Franc J.: Mineralogie uranového zrudnění z lokality Dlažov u Klatov (Česká republika). Bulletin mineralogicko-petrografického oddělení Národního muzea v Praze, 2009, roč. 17, č. 2, s. 73-80.
        • Planá u Mariánských Lázní (Plan)
    		Pauliš P., Kopecký S., Černý P. 2007: Uranové minerály České Republiky a jejich naleziště. 1. část. (Kutna Hora, issue 1)
        • Tachov
    		Pauliš P., Kopecký S., Černý P. 2007: Uranové minerály České Republiky a jejich naleziště. 1. část. (Kutna Hora, issue 1)
    • Moravia (Mähren; Maehren)
      • Olomouc Region
        • Javorník (Jauernig)
          • Horní Hostice
    		Pauliš, P., Novák, F., Ševců, J.: Sekundární minerály z uranového ložiska Jelení vrch u Horních Hoštic v Rychlebských horách. Acta Musei Moraviae, Scientiae geologicae, 2004, roč. 89, s. 121 - 138.
    Sejkora, J.: Uranové ložisko Zálesí v Rychlebských horách. Bulletin mineralogicko-petrografického oddělení Národního muzea v Praze, 1994, roč. 2, s. 105-110.
      • Vysočina Region
    		Pauliš P., Kopecký S., Černý P. 2007: Uranové minerály České Republiky a jejich naleziště. 1. část. (Kutna Hora, issue 1)
        • Žďár nad Sázavou
    		Pauliš P., Kopecký S., Černý P. 2007: Uranové minerály České Republiky a jejich naleziště. 1. část. (Kutna Hora, issue 1)
    Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre)
     
    • Katanga (Shaba)
      • Katanga Copper Crescent
        • Kolwezi District
          • Kolwezi
    		No reference listed
        • Shinkolobwe
    		Mineralogical Record: 20: 287-288.
    Egypt
     
    • Red Sea Governorate
      • Eastern Desert
    		Abd El-Naby, H.H. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 436-446.
    France
     
    • Auvergne
      • Puy-de-Dôme
        • Puy-Guillaume
          • Lachaux
    		Le Règne Minéral, Hors Série IV (1998)
    J. Geffroy, J.A. Sarcia, J. Chervet : "Les Minéraux Uranifères Français", 1960, Institut National des Sciences et Techniques Nucléaires / Saclay - PUF.
        • Thiers
          • Saint-Rémy-sur-Durolle
    		J. Chervet and G. Branche : "Contribution à l'Etude des Minéraux Secondaires d'Uranium Français", ENSG, Nancy, 1955
    • Burgundy
      • Saône-et-Loire
        • Issy-l'Evêque
          • Grury
    		Le Règne Minéral, Hors Série IV, 1998
    • Languedoc-Roussillon
      • Hérault
        • Lodève
    		No reference listed
    [Le Règne Minéral 1997, 13, p.5-18]
    • Limousin
      • Corrèze
        • Davignac
    		Le Règne Minéral, Hors Série IV (1998), p. 54
      • Haute-Vienne
        • Compreignac
    		Le Règne Minéral, Hors Série IV, 1998
    Le Règne Minéral, Hors Série IV (1998)
        • Mailhac
    		Le Règne Minéral, Hors Série IV, 1998
    • Pays de Loire
      • Vendée
        • Les Herbiers
    		J. Geffroy, J.A. Sarcia, J. Chervet : "Les Minéraux Uranifères Français", 1960, Institut National des Sciences et Techniques Nucléaires / Saclay - PUF.
    • Poitou-Charentes
      • Deux-Sèvres
        • Saint-Amand-sur-Sèvre
    		Jean-Marc Johannet collection
    • Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
      • Alpes-Maritimes
        • Saint-Martin-Vésubie
          • Belvédère
            • Capelet Mt.
    		R. Pierrot, P. Picot, J. Féraud, J. Vernet : "Inventaire Minéralogique de la France N° 4 : Alpes-Maritimes", BRGM, 1974
    R. Pierrot, P. Picot, J. Féraud, J. Vernet : "Inventaire Minéralogique de la France N° 4 : Alpes-Maritimes", BRGM, 1974
        • Saint-Sauveur-sur-Tinée
          • Roure
    		R. Pierrot, P. Picot, J. Féraud, J. Vernet : "Inventaire Minéralogique de la France N° 4 : Alpes-Maritimes", BRGM, 1974
    • Rhône-Alpes
      • Loire
        • Saint-Just-en-Chevalet
          • Saint-Priest-la-Prugne
    		Le Règne Minéral, Hors Série IV, 1998
    J.-J. Périchaud: "Où trouver les minéraux d'Auvergne", Vol. 1, Editions l'Instant Durable (Clermont-Ferrand), 1985, p. 92
    Germany
     
    • Baden-Württemberg
      • Black Forest
        • Menzenschwand
    		Walenta: "Die Mineralien des Schwarzwaldes", Weise (Munich), 1992
          • Vorderdorf
    		S. Weiss: "Mineralfundstellen, Deutschland West", Weise (Munich), 1990
    • Bavaria
      • Upper Palatinate
        • Schwandorf
          • Wölsendorf Fluorite mining District
    		Weiss: "Mineralfundstellen, Deutschland West", Weise (Munich), 1990
    • Rhineland-Palatinate
      • Hunsrück
        • Birkenfeld
          • Ellweiler
    		Aufschluss 69/(7+8), Lapis 79/(7+8)
      • Palatinate
        • Winnweiler
          • Imsbach
    		Wittern: "Mineralfundorte in Deutschland", 2001
    Wittern: "Mineralfundorte in Deutschland", 2001
    Weiss: "Mineralfundstellen, Deutschland West", Weise (Munich), 1990
    • Saxony-Anhalt
    		Wittern: "Mineralfundorte in Deutschland", 2001
    Greenland
     
    • Tunu Province (East Greenland)
    		Petersen, O. V. and Secher, K. (1993): The minerals of Greenland, The Mineralogical Record, Vol. 24(2), 1-65
    Italy
     
    • Aosta Valley
      • Courmayeur
        • Monte Bianco Massif (Mont Blanc Massif)
          • Veny Valley
    • Piedmont
      • Biella Province
    		De Michele, V. (1974). Guida mineralogica d'Italia. Istituto Geografico De Agostini, Novara, 2 vol.
          • Rosazza
    		Ref: Daniele Ravagnani - I giacimenti uraniferi Italiani ed i loro minerali - Gruppo Mineralogico Lombardo-Museo Civico di storia Naturale di Milano - Milano, 1974, pp. 152-153; Piccoli, G. C., Maletto, G., Bosio, P., & Lombardo, B. (2007). Minerali del Piemonte e della Valle d'Aosta. Associazione Amici del Museo F. Eusebio - Alba, 607 pag.
      • Cuneo Province
        • Bagnolo Piemonte
          • Ortieul
    		Piccoli, G.C. (2002): Minerali delle Alpi Marittime e Cozie. Provincia di Cuneo. Amici del Museo "F. Eusebio", Ed., Alba, 366 pp.; Piccoli, G. C., Maletto, G., Bosio, P., & Lombardo, B. (2007). Minerali del Piemonte e della Valle d'Aosta. Associazione Amici del Museo F. Eusebio - Alba, 607 pag.
      • Verbano-Cusio-Ossola Province
        • Omegna
    		- Albertini,C. (2000) : Ritrovamenti nel Rio Inferno, Brughiere di Omegna. Prima segnalazione nel granito di Baveno : uranofane-beta - Rivista Mineralogica Italiana, Milano, XXIV, 2, 88-92. - Piccoli, G.C., Maletto, G., Bosio, P., Lombardo, B. (2007): Minerali del Piemonte e della Valle d'Aosta. Associazione Amici del Museo "F. Eusebio" Alba, Ed., Alba (Cuneo) 607 pp.
        • Ossola Valley
          • Vigezzo Valley
            • Craveggia
    		Piccoli, G.C., Maletto, G., Bosio, P., Lombardo, B. (2007). Minerali del Piemonte e della Valle d'Aosta. Associazione Amici del Museo "F. Eusebio" Alba, Ed., Alba (Cuneo) 607 pp.
    • Sardinia
      • Cagliari Province
        • Capoterra
    		Olmi F., Sabelli C., Senesi F., Stara P., 2002. La mineralizzazione uranifera di Arcu su Linnarbu. Riv. Miner. Ital., 3: 148-169.
      • Olbia-Tempio Pausania Province
        • Palau
    		Gamboni A., Gentile P., Mascia S., De Vito A., Gamboni T., 2004. Monte Canu: uranofane-beta e altri minerali delle pegmatiti granitiche. Riv. Miner. Ital., 3: 138-145
    Japan
     
    • Honshu Island
      • Chugoku Region
        • Tottori Prefecture
    		K. Watanabe (1976) Journal of the Faculty of Science, Shinshu University, 11, 53-113 (in japanese with english summary)
          • Tohgoh-cho
    		Royal Ontario Museum specimen
    Mexico
     
    • Chihuahua
      • Mun. de Aldama
        • Peña Blanca District
          • Sierra Peña Blanca
    		Econ Geol (1991) 86:233-248
    http://www.swri.org/4org/d20/ghs/PBlanca/mineral.html
    S. J. Mills data (Ray Hill specimen)
    Namibia
     
    • Erongo Region
    		Bezing, L. von, Bode, R. & Jahn, S. (2008): Namibia Minerals and Localities. Edition Schloss Freudenstein, Bode Verlag GmbH, Haltern, 321 pp. (in English)
      • Karibib District
    		E. Schnaitmann, F. Brandstätter, U. Kolitsch and G. Niedermayr (2008): Die „Gitterquarz“-Paragenese aus dem Erongo, Namibia. Mineralien-Welt 20 (1), 55-63.
      • Swakopmund District
        • Arandis
    		http://www.rossing.com/uranium.htm
        • Goanikontes
    		Bezing, L. von, Bode, R. & Jahn, S. (2007): Namibia. Minerals and Localities. Edition Schloss Freudenstein, Bode Verlag, Haltern, 338 pp. (in English)
    Norway
     
    • Aust-Agder
      • Froland
    		Åmli, R. (1975): Mineralogy and rare earth geochemistry of apatite and xenotime from the Gloserheia granite pegmatite, Froland, southern Norway. American Mineralogist, 60:607-620
    • Nordland
      • Hamarøy
        • Finnøy
    		Husdal, T. (2008): The minerals of the pegmatites within the Tysfjord granite, northern Norway. Norsk Bergverksmuseum, skrift 38, 5-28.
      • Tysfjord
    		Husdal, T. (2008): The minerals of the pegmatites within the Tysfjord granite, northern Norway. Norsk Bergverksmuseum, skrift 38, 5-28.
    • Sogn og Fjordane
      • Balestrand
    		Nesby, W.H. (1989):" Mineralene fra Fjærlandstunnelen". NAGS-nytt 16(1), 52 (in norwegian)
    Poland
     
    • Lower Silesia (Dolnośląskie)
      • Karkonosze Mts (Karkonosze Massif)
        • Szklarska Poręba District
    		Pieczka A., Gołębiowska B. 2002: Pegmatites of the Szklarska Poręba Huta granite quarry: preliminary data on REE-mineralization. Mineralogia Polonica, vol. 20, 175-177
    Russia
     
    • Eastern-Siberian Region
      • Transbaikalia (Zabaykalye)
        • Chitinskaya Oblast'
          • Krasnokamensk
    		Pavel M. Kartashov data
    Slovenia
     
    • Todraž
    		Dolenec, T. (1985): Secondary uranium minerals from the Zirovski Vrh uranium ore deposit. Rudarsko-Metalurski Zbornik 32, 195-206 (in Serbo-Croatian)
    South Africa
     
    • Western Cape Province
      • Central Karoo District
        • Beaufort West
    		Minerals of South Africa
    Sweden
     
    • Jämtland
    		No reference listed
      • Krokom
        • Offerdal
    • Lappland
      • Arjeplog
      • Ultevis
    		No reference listed
    • Medelpad
      • Ånge
    • Småland
      • Gislaved
        • Båraryd
    		Shaikh-Persson-Sundberg-Wik: SGU Rep. 50 , 1989
    • Södermanland
      • Nyköping
    Switzerland
     
    • Grischun (Grisons; Graubünden)
      • Bregaglia Valley (Bergell)
    		Stalder, H. A., Wagner, A., Graeser, S. and Stuker, P. (1998): "Mineralienlexikon der Schweiz", Wepf (Basel), p. 420.
        • Stampa
    		pers. comm. with Silvio Lareida, St. Moritz
    • Ticino (Tessin)
      • Leventina
        • Bedretto Valley
          • Ronco
    		Stalder, H. A., Wagner, A., Graeser, S. and Stuker, P. (1998): "Mineralienlexikon der Schweiz", Wepf (Basel), p. 420.
    • Wallis (Valais)
      • Turtmann Valley
        • Illgraben
    		Ansermet, S. (2012): Mines et minéraux du Valais - II. Anniviers et Tourtemagne. With contributions by N. Meisser, Ed. Porte-plumes (Ayer)
    USA
     
    • Alaska
      • Prince of Wales-Outer Ketchikan Borough
        • Ketchikan District
          • Prince of Wales Island
            • Bokan Mountain
    		U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225.
    • Arizona
      • Coconino Co.
        • Cameron District
    		Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 408; Bollin, E.M. & P.F. Kerr (1958), Uranium mineralization near Cameron, AZ, in New Mexico Geol. Soc. Guidebook 9th Field Conf., Black Mesa Basin, northeastern AZ: 164-168; Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of AZ: 111.
    Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 408; Austin, S.R. (1964), Mineralogy of the Cameron area, Coconino Co., AZ, US Atomic Energy Comm. RME 99, Tech. Inf. Serv., Oak Ridge, TN: 99.
      • Gila Co.
        • Sierra Ancha Mts
          • Sierra Ancha District
            • Asbestos Point (Asbestos Peak) area
              • Warm Spring Canyon
    		Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 408; Granger, H.C. & R.B. Raup (1969), Geology of uranium deposits in the Dripping Spring quartzite, Gila Co., AZ, USGS PP 595.
            • Rose Creek Lodge area
              • Workman Creek
    		Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 408; Granger, H.C. & R.B. Raup (1969), Geology of uranium deposits in the Dripping Spring quartzite, Gila Co., AZ, USGS PP 595.
            • Workman Creek Valley
              • Rose Creek Lodge area
    		Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 408; Granger, H.C. & R.B. Raup (1969), Geology of uranium deposits in the Dripping Spring quartzite, Gila Co., Az, USGS PP 595.
    • California
    		Murdoch, Joseph & Robert W. Webb (1966), Minerals of California, Centennial Volume (1866-1966): California Division Mines & Geology Bulletin 189: 104.
      • Riverside Co.
        • Pinto Mts
          • Old Dale area
    		Hewett, Donnel Foster, Stone, J., and Stieff, L.R. (1969) The ages of three uranium minerals, Mojave Desert, California. USGS Prof. Paper 650-B: 87; Saul, R.B., Evans, J.R., and Gray, C.H. (1970) Mines and mineral resources of Riverside County. California Division of Mines and Geology County Report 9. Unpublished manuscript: 1209; Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California; Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 303, 516.
      • San Bernardino Co.
        • Bristol Mts
          • Amboy
    		Chesterman, C.W. & O.E. Bowen, Jr. (1958), Fluoborite from San Bernardino County, California (abstract): Geological Society of America Bulletin: 69: 1678-1679; Murdoch, Joseph & Robert W. Webb (1966), Minerals of California, Centennial Volume (1866-1966): California Division Mines & Geology Bulletin 189: 104, 379.; Otton, James K.; Glanzman, Richard K.; Brenner-Tourtelot, Elizabeth F. (1980) Uranium, rare-earth and thorium mineralization at the Hope Mine, eastern Bristol Mountains, San Bernardino County, California. USGS Open file report 80-821.
    • Colorado
      • Boulder Co.
        • Jamestown District
    		Pavel M. Kartashov analytical data (2011)
      • Chaffee Co.
        • Buena Vista
    		Minerals of Colorado (1997) Eckels, E. B.
      • Dolores Co.
        • Rico District (Pioneer District)
    		Minerals of Colorado (1997) E.B. Eckels
      • Hinsdale Co.
        • Uncompahgre Peak Area
    		Minerals of Colorado (1997) E.B. Eckels
    Minerals of Colorado (1997) E.B. Eckels
      • Huerfano Co.
    		Minerals of Colorado (1997) E.B. Eckels
      • Lake Co.
        • Alicante
    		Minerals of Colorado (1997) E.B. Eckels
      • Larimer Co.
        • Mayesville District
    		Minerals of Colorado (1997) E.B. Eckels
    • Georgia
      • Lamar Co.
        • Barnesville
    		Minerals of Georgia: Their properties and occurrences. Robert Cook GGWRD Bull 92
    Minerals of Georgia: Their properties and occurrences. Robert Cook GGWRD Bull 92
    • Maine
      • Oxford Co.
        • Albany
    		King, V. (ed.), 2009, Maine feldspar, Families, and Feuds
        • Newry
    		King, V. and Foord, E., 1994, Mineralogy of Maine, V. 1; King, V. (ed), 2000, Mineralogy of Maine, V. 2.
    King, V. T., 2006, Minerals of Halls Ridge and Plumbago-Puzzle Mountain, Newry, ... Maine, Mineral News, v. 22(6): p. 1-3.
    • Montana
      • Jefferson Co.
        • Clancy-Lump Gulch District
    		Am Min (1957) 42:222-239
    • Nevada
      • Mineral Co.
        • Marietta District
    		Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology Online Documents OF06-19 - Nevada Uranium and Thorium Occurrences
    • New Hampshire
      • Grafton Co.
        • Grafton
    		Clifford Frondel (1956) Mineral Composition of Gummite, American Mineralogist 41:539-568.
        • Groton
    		Rocks & Minerals (Sept/Oct 1981).
    • New Mexico
      • McKinley Co.
    		Northrop, Minerals of New Mexico, 3rd Rev. Ed., 1996
    • New York
      • Essex Co.
        • Crown Point Township
    		Jensen (1978) Minerals of New York State
    • North Carolina
      • Mitchell Co.
    		Frondel,Clifford.,1955,The Mineral Composition of Gummite;USGS Trace Elements Investigation Report 508
          • Penland
    		rruff.geo.arizona.edu/doclib/horn/uranophanebeta.pdf
    • Pennsylvania
      • Carbon Co.
        • Jim Thorpe (Mauch Chunk)
    		Lapham & Geyer, 1965. Mineral Collecting in Pennsylvania
      • Lycoming Co.
        • Penn Township
    		Smith and Hioff (1984)
    • South Dakota
      • Pennington Co.
        • Keystone District
          • Keystone
    		R&M 75:3 pp 156-169
    • Utah
      • Emery Co.
        • San Rafael District (San Rafael Swell)
          • Delta
    		UGMS Bull 117 Minerals and Mineral Localities of Utah
      • Garfield Co.
    		UGMS Bull 117 Minerals and Mineral Localities of Utah
      • Juab Co.
        • Thomas Range
    		UGMS Bull 117 Minerals and Mineral Localities of Utah
    UGMS Bull 117 Minerals and Mineral Localities of Utah
      • Piute Co.
        • Marysvale District (Marysvale Uranium area)
    		UGMS Bull 117 Minerals and Mineral Localities of Utah
      • San Juan Co.
        • Elk Ridge
    		Min News 17:7 p1
        • Paradox Valley
          • Paradox Valley District
    		UGMS Bull 117 Minerals and Mineral Localities of Utah
    Zimbabwe
     
    • Mashonaland East
      • Mutoko District (Mtoko District)
        • Mutoko parish (Mtoko)
    		Gallagher, M.J. (1967): Phosphates and other minerals in pegmatites of Rhodesia and Uganda. Mineralogical Magazine. 36, 50-59
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