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IMA mineral species

Althupite

AlTh(UO₂)₇(PO₄)₄O₂(OH)₅·15H₂O

Uranyl phosphate mineral.

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Althupite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formulaAlTh(UO₂)₇(PO₄)₄O₂(OH)₅·15H₂O
ElementsAl, Th, U, O, P, H
Crystal systemTriclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolAhp
Nickel–Strunz class8.EC.25

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Kobokobo open pit, Democratic Republic of the Congo

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