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Formula: Pb(UO2)4(PO4)2(OH)4.7H2O
Hydrated phosphate, uranyl mineral
Crystal System: Orthorhombic
Specific gravity: 4.0 measured, 4.34 calculated
Colour: Yellow
Solubility: Soluble in acids
RADIOACTIVE
Environments
Sedimentary environments
Hydrothermal environments
Localities
At the type locality, the Shinkolobwe Mine, Shinkolobwe, Kambove District, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo, renardite
occurs with
dewindtite, dumontite and
torbernite
(Dana, AM 14.244).
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