Althupite Explained
| Althupite |
| Formula: | AlTh(UO2)7(PO4)4O2(OH)5·15H2O |
| Imasymbol: | App |
| Color: | Yellow |
| Tenacity: | Flexible |
| Mohs: | 3.5-4 |
| Luster: | Vitreous, Sub-Vitreous |
| Streak: | Yellow |
| Diaphaneity: | Transparent |
| Gravity: | 3.91 |
| Other: | Radioactive |
Althupite (IMA symbol: Ahp[1]) is a rare aluminium thorium uranyl phosphate mineral with complex formula written as AlTh(UO2)7(PO4)4O2(OH)5·15H2O, from a granitic pegmatite. It is named after its composition (ALuminium, THorium, Uranium, and Phosphorus).[2] [3] [4]
Notes and References
- Warr. L.N.. 2021. IMA-CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine. 85. 3. 291–320. 10.1180/mgm.2021.43. 2021MinM...85..291W. 235729616. free.
- Piret P. and Deliens M. 1987: Les phosphates d'uranyle et d'aluminium de Kobokobo. IX. L'althupite AlTh(UO2)[(UO<sub>2</sub>)<sub>3</sub>O(OH)(PO<sub>4</sub>)<sub>2</sub>]2(OH)3·15H2O, nouveau minéral; propriétés et structure cristalline. Bulletin de Mineralogie, 110, 65-72
- http://www.mindat.org/min-149.html Mindat
- http://rruff.geo.arizona.edu/doclib/hom/althupite.pdf Handbook of Mineralogy
