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Formula: (UO2)8O2(OH)12.10H2O
Oxide containing uranium, schoepite group
Crystal System: Orthorhombic
Specific gravity: 4.69
Streak: Light yellow
Colour: Yellow
RADIOACTIVE
Environments
Sedimentary environments
Hydrothermal environments
Metaschoepite occurs as an irreversible alteration product of schoepite from the oxidised zone
of uranium-bearing mineral deposits. Associated minerals are schoepite and
paraschoepite
(HOM).
Localities
The type locality is the Shinkolobwe mine, Shinkolobwe, Kambove District, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo.
Alteration
Metaschoepite may occur as a dehydration product of schoepite, and may
itself dehydrate to
paulscherrerite
(Mindat).
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