| Agrinierite [Agn] | |
|---|---|
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| General | |
| Category | Mineral |
| Identification | |
| Other characteristics |  Radioactive |
Agrinierite (chemical formula K2(Ca,Sr)(UO2)3O3(OH)2·5H2O) is a mineral often found in the oxidation zone of uranium deposits. The IMA symbol is Agn.[1] It is named for Henry Agrinier (1928–1971), an engineer for the Commissariat à l'Énergie Atomique.
See also
References
- ↑ Warr, L.N. (2021). "IMA-CNMNC approved mineral symbols". Mineralogical Magazine. 85 (3): 291–320. Bibcode:2021MinM...85..291W. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43. S2CID 235729616.
External links
- Mindat.org - Agrinierite
- Webmineral.com - Agrinierite
- Handbook of Mineralogy - Agrinierite Archived 2012-09-09 at the Wayback Machine
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