uraninite

Meanings

• noun

  A mineral composed primarily of uranium oxides with the chemical formula UO₂(PO₄)₂(VO₄)₂·8H₂O.

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Variants

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uraninite , uraninites

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Etymology

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Derived from the name of the planet Uranus and the Greek word 'ite', meaning a mineral.

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Trivia

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1. Uraninite was discovered in 1789 by Martin Heinrich Klaproth.

2. Uraninite is also known as pitchblende due to its dark color and waxy luster.

3. Uraninite is often found in association with other minerals, such as vanadinite, calcite, and quartz.

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1. Uranium: A naturally occurring radioactive element, uranium is the heaviest element found in large quantities on Earth. It is used primarily as a fuel source for nuclear power and in the production of nuclear weapons.

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Uraninite is a significant mineral due to its high uranium content, making it a valuable source for nuclear power and weapons. It has been the subject of scientific research and is often found in areas with geothermal activity.

How to Memorize "uraninite"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a mineral with a dark green to black color and a crystalline structure. Visualize the chemical formula UO₂(PO₄)₂(VO₄)₂·8H₂O.

2. associate
   

   - Associate uraninite with the planet Uranus and the element uranium due to their shared names.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Uranus's mineral, Uraninite, Uranium's source' to remember the relationship between Uranus, uraninite, and uranium.

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