Curite is a lead uranium oxide mineral with formula: Pb3(UO2)8O8(OH)6·3(H2O). It is named after the physicists Marie and Pierre Curie, who are both known for their work on radioactivity. The type locality is the Shinkolobwe Mine.
Hardness:
4 - 5
Density:
7.37 g/cm³
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Physical Properties of Curite
Colors
Deep to light red-orange, orange, scarlet, yellow
Streak
Orange
Hardness
4 - 5 , Soft
Density
7.37 g/cm³, Obviously Heavy Weight
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Chemical Properties of Curite
Formula
Pb3(UO2)8O8(OH)6 · 3H2O
Elements listed
H, O, Pb, U
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